The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasts increasing heat and light haze across the Canary Islands this Thursday, with temperatures rising, particularly in inland areas of the mountainous islands. A general pattern of clear skies will dominate the archipelago, though some cloudy intervals are expected in certain regions.
Rising Temperatures in Key Areas
- In the southern and western midlands of Gran Canaria, temperatures could surpass 34ºC.
- In the interior south of Tenerife and Fuerteventura, temperatures are expected to reach between 30 and 32ºC.
- Clear skies will prevail, although low cloud may form in northern coastal areas of the mountainous islands, and in the north and west of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
- Light calima (haze) will be noticeable at high altitudes.
- The northeast trade wind will intensify, especially in southeast and northwest lowland zones, with very strong gusts, particularly at night.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Lanzarote
- Cloudy skies expected in the north and west during the early morning and evening, clearing during the day.
- Haze at high levels and a gradual temperature rise, especially inland.
- Strong north-easterly winds, with very intense gusts likely by nightfall, especially in the south.
- Arrecife: Temperatures between 20°C and 28°C.
Fuerteventura
- Skies will remain mostly clear, with some cloud cover in the north, west, and east in the early hours.
- Haze at high altitudes and rising inland temperatures, exceeding 30ºC in the south.
- Strong gusts from the northeast, particularly along the southern slopes of the Jandía massif, in the early morning and evening.
- Puerto del Rosario: Temperatures between 19°C and 28°C.
Gran Canaria
- Sunny weather throughout the day, with clouds in the north at dawn and dusk.
- Haze will persist in the midlands and mountainous areas.
- Inland temperatures may exceed 34ºC, while coastal zones will experience a more moderate rise.
- Strong trade winds in the southeast and west, especially overnight.
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Temperatures between 20°C and 25°C.
Tenerife
- Generally clear skies, with some cloud in the north and mid to high-level cloud over the central peaks.
- Haze will affect midland and highland areas, contributing to a rise in temperatures.
- In the southern interior, temperatures may reach 32ºC.
- The northeast wind will blow strongly in the west and southeast, particularly at night.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Temperatures between 20°C and 28°C.
La Gomera
- Stable conditions throughout the day, with clear skies and low clouds in the north.
- Haze more pronounced in high-altitude areas.
- Slight temperature increases inland.
- Very strong gusts likely on the eastern and northwestern coasts during the night.
- San Sebastián: Temperatures between 20°C and 27°C.
La Palma
- Mostly sunny, with some clouds in the north and east.
- Haze will remain in the mid and upper layers.
- Inland areas will see warmer conditions.
- Strong northeast wind in the southeast and northwest, especially overnight.
- Santa Cruz de La Palma: Temperatures between 20°C and 26°C.
