The Canary Islands are set to experience another unsettled day of weather on Wednesday, with cloudy skies, further rainfall and periods of strong to very strong winds across much of the archipelago. Despite the unstable conditions, temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged, according to forecasts from the State Meteorological Agency.
Rainfall is likely to be most noticeable on the more mountainous islands, where showers may at times be locally moderate. Wind conditions will be a key factor throughout the day, with occasional very strong gusts forecast both on land and at sea.
Temperatures in the Capitals
Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 21°C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and 20°C in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, while minimum temperatures will hover around 16°C in both capitals. Overall, temperatures across the islands are forecast to show little variation compared to previous days.
Wind and Sea Conditions
Moderate north-easterly winds will prevail across the islands, strengthening at intervals and producing occasional very strong gusts, particularly in exposed areas and at higher altitudes.
At sea, north-easterly winds of force 5 to 6 are expected, with occasional increases to force 7. These conditions will generate strong swells or rough seas, alongside a north-origin swell of up to two metres, making maritime conditions challenging.
An early weather warning has been declared for the Canary Islands, coinciding with Three Kings Day, due to the combined impact of rain, wind and sea conditions.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Lanzarote
Cloudy intervals are expected, with a chance of light, occasional rain during the early hours. Skies should become slightly cloudier towards the end of the day. Temperatures will remain stable. Winds will blow moderately from the north-east, strengthening inland, where very strong gusts are possible at times.
Fuerteventura
Skies will alternate between cloudy intervals and partly cloudy conditions later in the day. Temperatures will show little change. Moderate north-easterly winds will persist, with strong intervals and a risk of locally very strong gusts in inland areas.
Gran Canaria
The north of the island will see predominantly cloudy to overcast skies, with occasional light to moderate rain, becoming more frequent during the afternoon. Elsewhere, skies will be partly cloudy. Temperatures will remain stable, although light frost cannot be ruled out in mountainous areas. North-easterly winds will be moderate overall, turning strong at times, with possible very strong gusts in the south-east, north-west and higher elevations.
Tenerife
Cloudy to overcast conditions will dominate the northern slopes, where locally light to moderate rain is expected. Some sunny spells may develop during the afternoon. Elsewhere, skies will be variable, becoming cloudier in the east towards the end of the day, when light, occasional rain is possible.
Temperatures will remain largely unchanged. Light frost is expected in the central peaks, potentially becoming moderate on Mount Teide. Winds from the north-east will be moderate, with strong intervals and occasional very strong gusts on the south-eastern and north-western slopes, as well as in the high central areas.
La Gomera
Cloudy intervals are forecast, with predominantly cloudy skies in the north, where light and occasional rain is likely. Clearer spells are expected in the afternoon. Temperatures will show little change. North-easterly winds will be moderate overall, strengthening at times, with occasional very strong gusts on eastern and north-western slopes and on the peaks.
La Palma
The north and east of the island will experience mostly cloudy skies, with occasional light to locally moderate rain. The western side will see more variable cloud cover. Temperatures will remain stable, with light frost possible on the highest peaks. Moderate north-easterly winds will strengthen at times, bringing occasional very strong gusts on exposed slopes and in the El Paso area.
El Hierro
Cloudy intervals will dominate, with mainly cloudy conditions in the north, where light and occasional rain is expected. Temperatures will remain unchanged. Moderate north-easterly winds will strengthen intermittently, with occasional very strong gusts in mountainous areas, on south-eastern slopes and in the extreme north-west.
