The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has updated its weather forecast for the Canary Islands, indicating a shift from recent heat to more varied conditions, including clouds and drizzle in the north of the islands, clear skies elsewhere, and strong trade winds.
At sea, expect northeasterly winds of force 5 or 6, strong swell, and waves from the north ranging from 1 to 2 meters.
Island-Specific Forecast for Wednesday:
LANZAROTE
Mostly clear skies with some intervals of clouds in the north. Temperatures will remain stable. Occasionally strong trade winds.
FUERTEVENTURA
Partly cloudy skies with intervals of clouds in the north. Temperatures will remain stable. Occasionally strong trade winds.
GRAN CANARIA
In the north, expect cloudy skies that will clear during the central hours of the day, with occasional drizzle in the early and late hours, especially in the midlands. The rest of the island will have clear skies. Temperatures will remain stable, except for a decrease in the highs in the midlands and south-facing peaks. Trade winds will be strong at times on the southeastern and northwestern slopes, with breezes on the southwestern coasts. Summits will experience light winds of variable direction.
TENERIFE
In the north, predominantly cloudy skies with clearings during the central hours of the day and occasional drizzle in the early and late hours, especially in the northeastern midlands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy with morning intervals.
Temperatures will remain stable on the coasts and decrease in the midlands and summits, which may be locally significant in the highs of the ridge and north-facing midlands. Trade winds with strong intervals on the southeast and extreme northwest, breezes on the southwest coasts; occasionally strong southwest winds on central summits.
LA GOMERA
Mostly clear skies with predominant cloudiness in the north, where occasional drizzle is possible in the early and late hours, especially in the midlands. Temperatures will remain stable except for a drop in maximum temperatures in inland areas, which may be locally significant in mountain areas. Trade winds with strong intervals on southeastern and northwestern slopes, with breezes on southwestern coasts; light winds of variable direction on summits.
LA PALMA
Generally cloudy skies, with predominant cloudiness in the north and east where occasional light showers are possible in the early and late hours, especially in the northeastern midlands. Temperatures will remain stable on the coasts and decrease in the midlands and summits, which may be locally significant in high-altitude areas. Trade winds with strong intervals on southeast and northwest slopes, with breezes on west coasts; light winds of variable direction on summits.
EL HIERRO
Mostly clear skies with predominant cloudiness in the north, where occasional drizzle is possible in the early and late hours, especially in the northeastern midlands. Temperatures will remain stable, except for a decrease in the highs in the midlands and summits, which may be locally significant.
Trade winds with strong intervals on the southeast and extreme northwest, with breezes on the southwest coasts; light winds of variable direction on summits.
These updates reflect a shift in weather conditions across the Canary Islands, moving from recent heatwaves to a mix of clouds, drizzle, and strong winds, offering a respite from the intense heat experienced earlier.
