The Canary Islands are set to experience a mix of cloudy skies, occasional rain, and atmospheric instability this Tuesday, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). While temperatures will remain largely unchanged, calima—a hot, hazy, and humid weather condition—will persist in the eastern province, and light frosts are expected on the central peaks of Tenerife. Winds will predominantly come from the northeast, with increasing intensity on the southeastern and northwestern slopes as the day progresses.
Weather Conditions Across the Archipelago
General Overview
- Rainfall: Occasional light rain showers are expected, particularly on the mountainous islands, with Tenerife seeing the most precipitation in the afternoon.
- Calima: Hazy conditions will persist in the eastern Canary Islands, reducing visibility.
- Temperature: Little change in temperatures across the islands, with light frosts possible in higher altitudes.
- Winds: Predominantly light to moderate northeast winds, intensifying on southeastern and northwestern slopes as the day progresses.
Marine Conditions
At sea, variable winds from the west, north, east, and northeast will range between force 2 to 4, leading to moderate to rough seas, with occasional heavy swells. Northwest groundswells are expected to reach heights of 1 to 2 metres, and occasional rain showers may develop in the afternoon, particularly around La Palma.
Island-Specific Forecast
Tenerife
- Sky: Cloudy intervals in the north, increasing throughout the day. Partly cloudy elsewhere, turning overcast in the afternoon with light scattered rain possible in inland areas.
- Temperature: 15°C to 21°C, with light frosts expected on the central peaks.
- Wind: Light north-easterly, strengthening in the southeastern and northwestern slopes in the afternoon.
La Gomera
- Sky: Cloudy in the north, partly cloudy elsewhere with increasing cloud cover in the afternoon. Light and scattered rain possible in inland areas later in the day.
- Temperature: 15°C to 21°C.
- Wind: Light northeast winds, stronger along the east and northwest slopes.
La Palma
- Sky: Partly cloudy, becoming overcast in the morning with a low chance of scattered rain inland in the afternoon.
- Temperature: 15°C to 20°C.
- Wind: Light northerly winds.
El Hierro
- Sky: Cloudy in the north, partly cloudy elsewhere, turning overcast in the afternoon with possible light rain in inland areas.
- Temperature: 12°C to 15°C.
- Wind: Light north wind, stronger on the east coast and in the extreme northwest.
Gran Canaria
- Sky: Cloudy in the north, clearing during the day. Elsewhere, mostly clear skies.
- Calima: Hazy conditions in the midlands.
- Temperature: 16°C to 20°C.
- Wind: Northeast winds, occasionally strong on southeastern and northwestern slopes in the afternoon.
Fuerteventura
- Sky: Partly cloudy, with high clouds in the east in the morning.
- Calima: Light haze throughout the day.
- Temperature: 14°C to 21°C.
- Wind: Light northeast wind, increasing to moderate in the afternoon, with stronger gusts along the coast.
Lanzarote
- Sky: Partly cloudy with high clouds and morning intervals in the north and west.
- Calima: Light haze affecting visibility in some areas.
- Temperature: 12°C to 22°C.
- Wind: Light northeast wind, increasing in the afternoon.
This Tuesday, the Canary Islands will experience a mix of cloudy skies, occasional showers, persistent haze, and light frosts in mountainous areas. While temperatures will remain stable, winds will strengthen throughout the day, particularly on southeastern and northwestern slopes. The sea state will be moderate to rough, with occasional heavy swells and rain showers, especially around La Palma. Travelers and residents should remain cautious, particularly in areas affected by calima, which could reduce visibility and affect air quality.
