The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an updated weather forecast for the Canary Islands for Monday, highlighting the potential for maximum temperatures reaching or surpassing 30°C, particularly in the southern and western areas of Gran Canaria.
General Weather Overview
- Calima: A haze caused by dust from the Sahara is expected in the mid-altitude zones and highlands across the archipelago.
- Light Rainfall: There is a low probability of light, isolated showers in the mountainous islands during the afternoon and evening.
- Night-time Conditions: Cloudy intervals are expected in the northern parts of all islands and along the eastern coasts of the easternmost islands.
- Morning and Afternoon: Clear skies in the morning will give way to medium and high-altitude cloud cover as the day progresses.
Temperatures
- Daytime temperatures will remain mostly stable, although slight decreases are forecast for inland areas of the central islands, especially in higher elevations.
Winds
- Winds will predominantly come from the northeast, blowing at moderate strength.
- Stronger gusts are likely along the north-western and south-eastern coasts of the mountainous islands, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.
- On the central peaks of Tenerife, south-westerly winds may reach strong intensity in the early hours.
- Coastal breezes are expected along the south-western shores.
Sea Conditions
- Wind: Northerly or north-easterly winds at force 4 to 5, temporarily reaching force 6 in the south-east and west.
- Sea State:
- South-east and west: Rough to very rough seas.
- North-east: Winds at force 3 to 4 with moderate to rough conditions.
- South-west: Lighter variable winds (force 1 to 3) and moderate swell.
- Waves: Northern swell with wave heights up to 1 metre.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Tenerife
- Night: Cloudy intervals in the north, with some cloud along southern and eastern areas.
- Day: Partly cloudy with increasing high and medium clouds in the afternoon.
- Other: Calima expected in mid-altitudes and highlands.
- Winds: Northeast and southwest winds in higher areas.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 19°C (min) / 26°C (max)
La Gomera
- North: Cloudy intervals.
- Elsewhere: Partly cloudy, with high cloud expected in the afternoon.
- Other: Calima in mid and high zones.
- Winds: Moderate northeast winds, occasionally strong in the far east and northwest.
- San Sebastián de La Gomera: 20°C (min) / 25°C (max)
La Palma
- North and East: Cloudy intervals.
- Other areas: Partly cloudy during the morning, with high cloud forming later.
- Other: Calima in high zones.
- Winds: Northeast winds, with strong gusts possible on exposed coasts.
- Santa Cruz de La Palma: 20°C (min) / 22°C (max)
El Hierro
- North: Cloudy intervals, becoming partly cloudy.
- Day: Medium and high cloud cover in the afternoon.
- Other: Calima at mid and high altitudes.
- Winds: Northeast winds, with potentially very strong gusts on exposed coastlines.
- Valverde: 14°C (min) / 18°C (max)
Gran Canaria
- North: Cloudy skies with clearer spells at midday.
- Elsewhere: Partly cloudy in the morning, with more cloud in the afternoon.
- Rain: Light showers possible later in the day.
- Other: Calima in mid-altitude and highland areas.
- Temperatures: May exceed 30°C in southern and western midlands.
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 20°C (min) / 23°C (max)
Fuerteventura
- Early morning: Cloudy in the north and on eastern and western coasts, clearing later.
- Other: Calima at higher elevations.
- Winds: Moderate north-easterly, stronger in the south of Jandía.
- Puerto del Rosario: 18°C (min) / 24°C (max)
Lanzarote
- Night: Cloudy intervals in the north and west.
- Day: Mostly partly cloudy with some high cloud development in the afternoon.
- Other: Calima at high altitudes.
- Winds: Moderate north-easterly.
- Arrecife: 18°C (min) / 25°C (max)
