Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has confirmed that the Canary Islands are set to experience a marked deterioration in weather conditions between Sunday 1 February and Monday 2 February, with the arrival of rain, lower temperatures and very strong winds, particularly affecting the western islands and high-altitude areas.
Sunday: early signs of instability, but no severe phenomena expected
For Sunday, AEMET does not forecast any significant or hazardous weather events. However, the atmosphere will already begin to show signs of instability across several islands.
During the early hours of the day, cloudy skies are expected in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and the northern areas of the mountainous islands, where isolated and scattered showers cannot be ruled out. As the morning progresses, conditions are forecast to improve, with clearer skies across much of the archipelago.
Temperatures on Sunday are expected to remain largely stable, with no major variations compared to previous days. Winds will blow moderately from the north and north-east, although stronger gusts may occur in exposed areas and at higher elevations.
Monday: the most pronounced change in weather conditions
According to AEMET, the most significant change will arrive on Monday, 2 February, when the weather situation is expected to become notably more complex.
Very strong north-westerly winds are forecast on the high peaks of Tenerife and La Palma, with the possibility of occasional strong gusts in exposed areas across other islands. The wind is expected to blow moderately from the north-west, intensifying at altitude, where very strong gusts are likely, particularly in western highland zones.
Cloud cover will increase throughout the day, with predominantly overcast skies during the central hours in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and the northern slopes of the mountainous islands. In these areas, AEMET highlights a probability of light to locally moderate rainfall. Elsewhere in the archipelago, rainfall is expected to be less frequent and more scattered.
Temperatures: colder conditions inland and at altitude
Coastal temperatures are forecast to change little, but a noticeable drop is expected in inland and mid-altitude areas. In high-altitude zones, the decrease could be moderate to significant, reinforcing the sensation of cold, especially when combined with strong winds.
Forecast temperatures in the island capitals
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: between 16°C and 21°C
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: between 16°C and 23°C
Lower temperatures are expected away from the coast, particularly in inland and elevated areas.
No active warnings, but caution advised
Although no official weather warnings are currently in force, AEMET stresses that the combination of strong winds, falling temperatures and rainfall may create unfavourable conditions, especially in high and exposed areas.
The agency therefore recommends extreme caution when travelling, hiking or engaging in outdoor activities, particularly in mountainous regions. The Canary Islands are thus set to begin the week with a clearly more wintry outlook, following several days of relatively stable weather conditions.
