The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has forecast strong trade winds for the Canary Islands this week, coinciding with a cold snap across mainland Spain caused by a mass of cold air originating from northern Europe. The conditions will bring significant temperature drops, widespread frost, and light rainfall in some areas.
Weather Overview: Canary Islands
- Winds: Intense trade winds will dominate the archipelago, with strong gusts expected in exposed areas, particularly in mountainous regions.
- Skies: Generally clear in southern areas, with cloudier conditions in the north. Light drizzle is possible in the northern regions of the more mountainous islands.
- Temperatures: Coastal areas will remain mild, with daytime highs between 21°C and 23°C.
Mainland Spain: A Deep Freeze

- Cold Air Mass: The arrival of frigid air from northern Europe will result in sharp temperature declines, especially at night.
- Frost: Widespread frost is expected in interior regions, with temperatures plunging to as low as -8°C in the northern plateau and central moorlands. Even Mediterranean coastal areas, such as Tarragona, Castelló, and Valencia, will see temperatures drop below 2°C.
- Daytime Relief: While mornings will be bitterly cold, sunny skies and low winds during the central hours of the day will provide some respite. However, temperatures in the northern half of the country will struggle to exceed 10°C.
- Rainfall: Minimal rainfall is expected, primarily confined to the Balearic Islands, the Strait of Gibraltar, and Melilla. These showers could occasionally be thundery.
Key Weather Highlights for the Week

- Monday:
- Mainland Spain will experience widespread frost and some light rain in select regions.
- The Canary Islands will see strong trade winds and possible drizzle in northern areas.
- Tuesday:
- The coldest morning of the winter so far, with temperatures reaching -6°C to -8°C in some regions.
- Light cloud cover will keep daytime temperatures low but bearable.
- Wednesday-Thursday:
- Gradual warming in inland areas, although frost will persist.
- Slight instability in the Mediterranean region may bring isolated thundery showers.
Weekend Forecast

- Mainland Spain: Stable weather will return, with temperatures falling slightly on Friday but rising over the weekend. Frost will persist in interior areas, with lows below -4°C in parts of the northern plateau.
- Canary Islands: Strong trade winds will continue, particularly in exposed regions. Southern areas will remain sunny, while northern regions may see occasional cloud cover and drizzle. Temperatures will remain consistent at 21°C to 23°C in coastal areas.
Residents and visitors across the Canary Islands and mainland Spain are advised to prepare for varying weather conditions, especially the intense winds in the islands and freezing temperatures inland.