The Canary Islands are set to experience a colder-than-usual start to autumn, beginning September 1st. Meteorological forecasts from Eltiempo.es and Meteored indicate a significant drop in temperatures, with cooler and wetter conditions prevailing across much of the Canary Islands and mainland Spain during the first half of September.
This period will be marked by storms affecting large areas of the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, contributing to an overall cooler climate for this time of year. However, some regions in the south and east of the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands may see slightly warmer conditions.
Rainfall and Temperature Predictions
Rainfall is expected to be higher than normal, especially in the interior and eastern parts of the Peninsula, while the western regions will likely see average levels of precipitation. In the Canary Islands, a particularly wet start to autumn is forecasted, with frequent rainfall predicted for the first half of September.
Moving into the latter half of the month, temperatures may rise slightly above normal in southern and eastern areas, but they will remain around average in the Canary Islands, interior, and northwest of the Peninsula. Rainfall is expected to normalize across the country during this period.
Warmer Autumn but Normal Rainfall Levels
Meteorologists from Meteored, including Francisco Martín, José Antonio Maldonado, José Miguel Viñas, and climatologist Samuel Biener, suggest that despite the cooler start, autumn will generally be warmer with temperatures 1 to 2°C above average. However, rainfall levels are predicted to stay within normal ranges, characterized by intense showers followed by extended dry spells.
The increase in atypically warm autumn days aligns with a broader warming trend observed over recent years, potentially driven by climate change and shifts in weather patterns such as the polar jet stream.
Overall, while autumn in the Canary Islands begins on a cooler note, conditions may vary significantly across different regions, with fluctuations in temperature and rainfall patterns expected throughout September.
