The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts varied weather as March ends in the Canary Islands, highlighting periods of cloudiness across the region. The mornings will see mostly cloudy skies in the west, shifting to the eastern slopes in the afternoon due to evolving cloud formations. There’s a slight chance of light, sporadic showers, particularly on the northern and western slopes during the morning hours.
Here’s a more detailed island-by-island forecast:
Tenerife: Expect intervals of cloudiness, with increased clouds in the north and east by afternoon. There’s a slight chance of light, occasional showers, mainly in the north during the morning and in the eastern midlands by afternoon. Temperatures will be mostly stable, with a possible slight increase, except for a minor dip in the maximum temperatures in the interior northern and eastern regions. Winds will be light to moderate from the west, shifting to north-west in the afternoon. Moderate westerly winds are expected on central peaks, with strong gusts in the morning. Expected temperatures in Santa Cruz de Tenerife range from 19°C to 25°C.
La Gomera: Cloudy intervals dominate, with a slight chance of light showers in the west during the morning. Temperatures will be stable or slightly higher, with moderate westerly winds shifting to light to moderate northwest winds in the afternoon. Forecasted temperatures in San Sebastián de la Gomera are between 17°C and 24°C.
La Palma and El Hierro share similar forecasts, with cloudy intervals and a low chance of light showers mainly in the west during the morning. Temperatures will remain stable or increase slightly. Winds will be moderate from the west, becoming light north-west by the day’s end. Expected temperatures in Santa Cruz de la Palma are 17°C to 24°C, and in Valverde 13°C to 19°C.
Gran Canaria sees cloudy intervals, with the afternoon bringing increased cloudiness in the east and a slight chance of light showers, primarily in inland areas. Minimum temperatures are on the rise, with slight decreases in maximum temperatures on the eastern slope and no change elsewhere. Winds will be light to moderate from the west, becoming light north-west in the afternoon. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria can expect temperatures between 17°C and 24°C.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will experience cloudy intervals with a slim possibility of light showers during the morning. Temperatures will remain stable or see a slight increase. Winds will be moderate from the west, shifting to light north-west by late afternoon. Expected temperatures in Arrecife and Puerto del Rosario range from 17°C to 25°C, indicating a gentle end to March across the Canary Islands.
