The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) predicts a mix of weather conditions across the Canary Islands this Wednesday, ranging from frost in the highlands to haze at altitude. Cloudy skies are expected in the north and northeast of the western islands, with a chance of light, occasional rain showers. In the eastern islands, the sky will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy, with morning cloud cover in some areas and light haze at high altitudes, which will gradually diminish throughout the day.
Temperature and Atmospheric Conditions
- Temperatures will remain stable, with some areas experiencing a slight rise.
- Lowest temperatures: 13°C in El Hierro.
- Highest temperatures: 22°C in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote.
- Frost is expected in the central peaks of Tenerife, particularly in higher elevations.
Wind and Sea Conditions
- Moderate northeast winds, with stronger gusts expected in the southeast and northwest of Gran Canaria, La Palma, and El Hierro.
- Variable light winds in the mountains, with breezes along southwest-facing coasts.
- At sea, northerly or northeasterly winds between force 2 and 5 will create choppy to rough seas, with waves ranging between one and two metres.
Island-Specific Forecasts
Tenerife
- Sky: Cloudy intervals in the north, increasing to overcast in inland areas from midday.
- Rain: Light, occasional rainfall possible in the northern half.
- Additional Conditions: Light frost on high peaks.
- Temperatures: 17°C – 22°C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
La Gomera
- Sky: Cloudy in the north, with possible light rain. Partly cloudy in other areas.
- Temperatures: 18°C – 21°C in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
La Palma
- Sky: Cloudy in the north and east, with light, occasional rainfall likely.
- Cloud cover: Intermittent clouds on the western slopes.
- Temperatures: 16°C – 21°C in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
El Hierro
- Sky: Partly cloudy, with a low chance of light rain in the northeast.
- Temperatures: 13°C – 17°C in Valverde.
Gran Canaria
- Sky: Cloudy in the north and northeast, becoming overcast during the day.
- Other areas: Mostly clear skies.
- Calima: Light haze at high altitude, gradually dissipating.
- Temperatures: 17°C – 22°C in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Fuerteventura
- Sky: Mostly clear, with cloudy intervals in the east in the morning.
- Calima: Light haze at altitude, dissipating throughout the day.
- Temperatures: 15°C – 21°C in Puerto del Rosario.
Lanzarote
- Sky: Mostly clear, except for cloudy intervals in the north during the early morning.
- Calima: Light haze at altitude, gradually diminishing.
- Temperatures: 15°C – 22°C in Arrecife.
The Canary Islands will experience contrasting weather conditions this Wednesday, with cloudy skies and occasional showers in the western islands and clearer conditions with haze in the east. Frost is possible in Tenerife’s high-altitude regions, and moderate to strong winds are expected in certain areas, particularly in Gran Canaria, La Palma, and El Hierro. Sea conditions will remain choppy, with waves reaching up to two metres. While temperatures will remain mostly stable, some areas may see a slight rise.
