On the first day of 2024, the Canary Islands are set to experience a mix of weather conditions, as forecasted by Aemet. El Hierro and La Palma can expect weak showers in the north and west, while the other islands will likely see partly cloudy skies.
Maritime conditions will be generally calm, with variable winds at 1 to 3, shifting to north-easterly 2 or 3 in the early hours along the north, south, and east coasts. Seas will experience a north-westerly swell of 1 to 2 metres, which is expected to increase to 2 to 3 metres from early morning.
Island-specific weather forecasts include:
Tenerife: Expect light cloud cover or clear skies, with a tendency for low cloud intervals on the north and east coasts by day’s end, and sporadic high cloud intervals throughout the day. Temperatures will remain relatively unchanged, though the midlands might see a slight increase. Winds will be light and variable with breezes, turning moderate and north-westerly in higher areas.
La Gomera: Anticipate light cloud cover or clear skies, becoming cloudy along the coasts later in the day. High cloud intervals may occur occasionally. Temperatures will stay stable, with a minor rise. Winds will be light and variable with breezes.
La Palma: Expect low clouds with high cloud intervals, transitioning to low cloud intervals in the north and west by the evening. There’s a chance of occasional light rainfall. Maximum temperatures will stay steady, while minimum temperatures may rise slightly. Winds will be light and variable with breezes, with westerly winds prevailing at higher altitudes.
El Hierro: The day will start with high cloud intervals, shifting to low cloud intervals later, which may bring occasional light rainfall in the north by late afternoon. Temperatures will remain stable with a slight rise in minimum temperatures. Expect light variable winds with breezes, predominantly westerly in higher areas.
Gran Canaria: Light cloud cover or clear skies with occasional high cloud intervals are expected. Temperatures will stay relatively constant, with a slight increase in the midlands and summits. Winds will be light and variable with breezes, increasing to moderate north-easterly winds by the end of the day, with strong gusts possible on the western slope and extreme south-east.
Fuerteventura: The island will see light cloud cover or clear skies with high cloud intervals during the morning. There’s a low chance of light haze, which will gradually dissipate. Temperatures will remain relatively unchanged, with a slight increase in minimum temperatures inland and on the western slopes. Expect light variable winds with breezes, increasing to moderate north-easterly winds by the end of the day, and strong gusts possible in inland areas during the afternoon.
Lanzarote: Similar to Fuerteventura, expect light cloud cover or clear skies with high cloud intervals during the morning. There’s a low chance of light haze, which will gradually clear. Maximum temperatures will stay relatively constant, with a slight to moderate rise in minimum temperatures, particularly inland. Winds will be light and variable with breezes, increasing to moderate north-easterly by the evening, with the possibility of strong gusts on the south-eastern and north-western slopes during the afternoon.
