The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a forecast indicating the possibility of rain in the Canary Islands this Saturday, with predominantly cloudy skies and occasional light showers expected in the northern areas of the larger islands. Some clearing is anticipated during the central hours of the day.
Overall Weather Outlook
- Lanzarote and Fuerteventura: The day will start off cloudy, gradually clearing up to partly cloudy conditions by midday. The remaining islands will experience varying cloud cover, with Tenerife expecting light showers in the afternoon, especially in the midlands.
- Temperature: Minimum temperatures will remain relatively unchanged, while maximum temperatures may be slightly lower in inland areas.
- Wind: A moderate northeasterly wind will prevail, becoming more intense on the northwest and southeast slopes.
Marine Conditions
At sea, expect northeasterly winds with a force of 5, and locally 6 offshore on the southeast and west coasts, and 3 or 4 in the remaining areas. Swells will be moderate, with stronger swells offshore in the southeast and northwest, and more gentle conditions in other areas. A north-westerly swell of about 1 metre will increase to between 1 and 2 metres.
Detailed Forecast by Island for Saturday
LANZAROTE
- Morning: Cloudy conditions, becoming partly cloudy from midday onwards.
- Temperatures: Stable with no significant changes.
- Wind: Moderate northeasterly, with strong intervals during the central hours.
FUERTEVENTURA
- Morning: Cloudy, becoming partly cloudy by midday.
- Temperatures: Unchanged.
- Wind: Moderate from the northeast, with strong gusts in the southern half during the central hours.
GRAN CANARIA
- Northern Areas: Cloudy with light showers, clearing during the central hours.
- Elsewhere: Partly cloudy with occasional cloudiness in the southwest in the afternoon.
- Temperatures: Stable.
- Wind: Moderate from the northeast, intensifying in the extreme northwest and along the southeast slopes during central hours.
TENERIFE
- Northern Areas: Cloudy with light showers, clearing during the day except in the northeast.
- Elsewhere: Cloudy intervals, tending to become more overcast with possible showers inland in the southwest during the afternoon.
- Temperatures: Unchanged.
- Wind: Moderate northeasterly, with strong intervals in the extreme west and on the southeastern slopes during central hours.
LA GOMERA
- Northern Areas: Cloudy with light showers, clearing by midday.
- Elsewhere: Cloudy intervals throughout the day.
- Temperatures: Minimal changes.
- Wind: Moderate from the northeast, with strong gusts on the eastern and western slopes in the afternoon.
LA PALMA
- Northern and Eastern Regions: Cloudy with light showers, clearing in the central hours.
- Western Areas: Cloudy intervals, becoming overcast in the afternoon.
- Temperatures: Little change expected.
- Wind: Moderate northeasterly, with stronger winds on the southeast and northwest slopes in the afternoon.
EL HIERRO
- Northern Regions: Cloudy with light showers, clearing as the day progresses.
- Elsewhere: Cloudy intervals expected.
- Temperatures: Remain largely unchanged.
- Wind: Moderate from the northeast, intensifying in the southeast and extreme west in the afternoon.
This forecast suggests variable weather across the Canary Islands, with the likelihood of occasional light showers, particularly in the northern regions of the islands with greater relief. The winds and sea conditions will be more intense on certain slopes and coastal areas, making it advisable for residents and visitors to remain attentive to any changes throughout the day.
