The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has provided the latest weather forecast for the Canary Islands, indicating that temperatures are set to rise slightly today. In the northern regions of the islands, cloudy intervals are expected during the early morning hours, with skies gradually clearing by midday.
However, as the day progresses, cloud cover is likely to increase again towards the evening. For the rest of the islands, the forecast predicts mostly clear skies, with occasional cloud intervals expected towards the end of the day.
Temperature Outlook
Temperatures across the archipelago will experience little change, with a slight increase expected, particularly in the inland areas. Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach up to 28°C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, while the minimum temperatures will drop to around 17°C in Santa Cruz de La Palma and Valverde. This rise in temperature, especially the slight increase in the minimum readings, suggests a warmer overall climate for the day.
Wind Conditions
The wind will blow lightly to moderately from the northeast, intensifying slightly on exposed slopes as the day comes to a close. Breezes will be more prevalent on the south and southwest-facing coasts, providing some relief in these areas. On the summits, light winds of variable direction are expected, ensuring relatively calm conditions at higher altitudes.
Detailed Regional Forecast
- Gran Canaria: The northern areas will experience cloudy intervals during the morning, with gradual clearing in the afternoon, before cloud cover increases again by evening. The rest of the island will have partly cloudy to clear skies, with some cloud intervals expected as the day ends.
- Lanzarote and Fuerteventura: These islands will start the day with partly cloudy skies, which will transition to more cloudy intervals by midday. The cloudiness will spread from north to south throughout the afternoon, suggesting a more overcast finish to the day.
Temperature Details for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the maximum temperature will be around 26°C, while the minimum will hover around 22°C, ensuring a comfortable climate.
Wind Patterns
Throughout the day, the wind is expected to blow lightly to moderately from the northeast, becoming stronger in the extreme northwest and along the southeast slopes in the second half of the day. Breezes will be more prominent on the southwest coasts, while at the summits, the wind will remain generally light, shifting from west to north towards the end of the day.
This forecast indicates a day of relatively stable weather conditions across the Canary Islands, with rising temperatures and light to moderate winds, especially in coastal and exposed areas.
