The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a stark forecast for the Canary Islands: temperatures are set to climb once again, with highs of up to 36 ºC expected in parts of Gran Canaria this Sunday, and 34 ºC across several of the western islands.
General Conditions
Skies will remain mostly clear or partly cloudy, with occasional cloudy intervals in the north at low altitudes. In Tenerife, additional cloud cover is expected to develop over Las Cañadas. Calima (Saharan dust haze) will persist at mid and high levels, reducing visibility and worsening the sensation of heat.
Temperatures will rise slightly, becoming moderate in some inland and mid-altitude areas. The hottest conditions are forecast for:
- Gran Canaria: 36 ºC in the Tejeda basin and in the south, south-east and west midlands.
- Western islands: 34 ºC in the south- and west-facing midlands.
Trade winds will blow at moderate strength, intensifying on south-eastern and north-western slopes, with very strong gusts possible in exposed areas. Breezes will dominate on south-western coasts.
At sea, north to north-easterly winds will reach force 5 or 6, occasionally 7 offshore in the south-east and west, with heavy to strong swells. More sheltered north coasts will see lighter force 3 winds and choppy seas, while southern and south-western shores may experience variable force 1 to 3.
Island Forecasts
Lanzarote
- Skies: Mostly clear, with early cloud on the west coast.
- Temperatures: Stable or slightly rising, exceeding 30–32 ºC in the south-east.
- Winds: Moderate north winds, strong inland, with very strong gusts possible later in the day.
Fuerteventura
- Skies: Clear, with early cloud on the west coast.
- Temperatures: Steady or slightly higher in the east; up to 34 ºC inland in the south.
- Winds: Moderate north winds, strong inland and south of Jandía, with gusts likely in the afternoon.
Gran Canaria
- Skies: Clear with northern cloud at low levels (400–500 m) in morning and evening.
- Temperatures: Rising; over 36 ºC in southern and western midlands and Tejeda basin.
- Winds: Strong trade winds on SE and NW slopes with very strong gusts. Breezes in the south-west.
Tenerife
- Skies: Mostly clear, with cloud development over Las Cañadas and low cloud (400–500 m) in the north.
- Temperatures: Little change on coasts; rising inland. Highs of 34 ºC in southern, eastern and western midlands.
- Winds: Moderate NE winds, strong on SE coast, NW tip, and southern Anaga slopes; breezes in the west.
La Gomera
- Skies: Clear, with some low cloud in the north.
- Temperatures: Slight to moderate rise inland, reaching 34 ºC in southern and western midlands.
- Winds: Moderate trade winds with strong gusts on E and NW coasts; breezes in the south.
La Palma
- Skies: Partly cloudy in the north and east (700–800 m), otherwise clear.
- Temperatures: Slight rise inland, up to 34 ºC in El Paso midlands.
- Winds: Moderate trades, strong on SE and NW coasts; breezes in the west.
El Hierro
- Skies: Mostly clear, with some early cloud in the north-east.
- Temperatures: Stable on coasts, rising inland; 34 ºC in southern, eastern and western midlands.
- Winds: Moderate NE winds with strong gusts on SE coast and NW tip; breezes in the south-west.
Outlook from the Weather Agency
The Canary Islands are set for another hot, dry, and dusty Sunday, with calima, high temperatures, and strong winds combining to make conditions uncomfortable, particularly inland and on southern slopes. Authorities advise residents and visitors to take precautions against heat stress and poor air quality.
