The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an updated forecast for Friday, 16 May, across the Canary Islands. The day will be marked by generally mild weather conditions, with variable cloud cover, a slight increase in temperatures in elevated areas, and moderate northeast winds, particularly in exposed regions.
General Outlook for the Canary Islands
According to AEMET, cloudy intervals are expected throughout the day, especially in the northern and western parts of the archipelago, where skies may be more overcast during the morning. However, clearings are likely to appear by the afternoon, bringing sunnier conditions in many areas.
- Temperatures: Will remain largely stable across the islands. However, a slight rise is expected in higher-altitude zones, with the most noticeable increase in the mountainous regions.
- Maximum temperature: Around 25°C in Tenerife
- Minimum temperature: As low as 13°C in El Hierro
- Winds:
- Will blow from the northeast, occasionally strong in the eastern zones during the afternoon.
- By the end of the day, winds will shift northwards.
- In high-altitude areas, wind will be light and variable.
Forecast for the Province of Las Palmas
Gran Canaria
- Early morning and late afternoon: Cloudy skies in the northern part of the island.
- Rest of the day: Predominantly clear and sunny conditions expected across other areas.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
- The day will feature cloudy intervals, particularly during the morning and late afternoon, but mostly clear skies will prevail for much of the day.
- Temperatures:
- Will remain largely unchanged, with a slight rise in the midlands and on southern-facing slopes.
- In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, temperatures will range from a low of 19°C to a high of 23°C.
- Winds:
- Will blow moderately from the northeast, becoming strong in southeastern and northwestern areas during the middle of the day.
- Later in the evening, winds are expected to veer north.
- In mountainous areas, expect light, variable winds throughout the day.
This forecast sets the stage for a calm and mostly pleasant Friday across the Canary Islands, ahead of potential disruptions brought by a new front over the weekend, as indicated by longer-range forecasts. Islanders and visitors are advised to remain attentive to updates from AEMET, particularly regarding changing wind conditions and weekend developments.
