The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has announced a welcomed change for the Canary Islands starting this Monday, forecasting a significant drop in maximum temperatures across the archipelago.
The week begins with cloudy intervals and overcast skies in the northern parts of the larger islands, where light and sporadic rainfall is possible, particularly in the western islands. Interior areas will see a noticeable decrease in temperatures accompanied by a weak to moderate north wind. The wind could intensify on the eastern and northwestern slopes of the islands.
In terms of sea conditions, expect north to northeasterly winds ranging from force 3 to 6, with seas ranging from swell to strong swell, and lighter breezes, ripple, or swell conditions on the south and southwest coasts. The north swell will bring waves of 1 to 2 metres.
Detailed Island Forecasts:
Lanzarote: Cloudy intervals, starting overcast and transitioning to partly cloudy in the southeast by day’s end. Isolated light showers are possible until early afternoon. Temperatures will remain relatively stable, with a light to moderate north wind and breezes on the south coast.
Fuerteventura: Similar conditions with cloudy intervals and overcast skies in the morning, tapering off by early afternoon. Temperatures will stay consistent, supported by a light to moderate north wind.
Gran Canaria: Northern regions will experience cloudy intervals with a slight chance of light, sporadic showers, mainly in the midlands. The rest of the island may see partly cloudy skies, clouding over midday with possible light showers.
Temperatures on the coast will remain unchanged, with a slight decrease in the midlands and higher elevations. Expect light to moderate north winds, with stronger intervals on southeastern and western slopes, and breezes prevailing on the southern coasts.
Tenerife: Mostly cloudy with potential for light, occasional showers in the north and a chance of showers in the south during midday. Central peaks will remain clear. Coastal temperatures will be stable, with a slight decrease in the midlands and higher areas. Light to moderate northeast winds with breezes on the southern coasts are anticipated. Light northwest winds are expected on central peaks, becoming variable.
La Gomera: The north will see predominantly cloudy skies with possible light showers. Cloudy intervals will dominate elsewhere, with cloudier skies midday and potential light showers in inland areas. Coastal temperatures will see little change, with slight decreases in the midlands and higher areas. The north wind will be light to moderate, with breezes on the southern coasts.
La Palma: Cloudy skies prevailing, clearing by day’s end. Light showers may occur in the north and east, with possible midday showers on the western midland slopes. Coastal temperatures will remain steady, with slight to moderate decreases in the midlands and higher areas. Moderate northeast winds will be stronger in the northwest and southeast, with breezes on the west coasts.
El Hierro: Predominantly cloudy, clearing in the south by the end of the day. The north may see light, occasional showers. Coastal temperatures will be stable, with slight decreases in the midlands and higher areas. Expect light north winds, shifting to moderate northeast, with breezes on the southwest coasts.
