The Canary Islands will experience a Sunday marked by mainly clear skies, rising temperatures in some areas and a noticeable strengthening of the trade winds. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), the weather will remain generally stable across most of the archipelago, although northern parts of the higher islands will see more cloud cover during the first hours of the day.
Aemet forecasts cloudy intervals in northern areas, especially where the trade winds tend to accumulate moisture. Light and occasional rain cannot be ruled out in these zones during the early morning, particularly in mid-altitude areas. However, conditions are expected to improve as the day progresses, with wider clear spells developing from the afternoon onwards.
Temperatures will remain stable in many areas, although slight increases are expected. The rise will be more noticeable in south- and west-facing mid-altitude areas of the higher islands, where values may exceed 30°C.
The trade wind will blow at moderate strength, but it will become more intense in certain areas. Periods of strong wind are expected in the channels between islands and on exposed slopes. Aemet also warns that very strong gusts are likely at times during the afternoon, especially in areas where the terrain accelerates the wind.
At sea, north or north-easterly winds of force 4 to 5 are expected, with areas of heavy swell.
The weather in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tenerife
In Tenerife, cloudy skies are expected in the north during the early hours, especially below 1,500 metres. There is a chance of light rain in the north-eastern mid-altitude areas, although this rainfall is expected to be weak and occasional.
By the afternoon, the cloud cover should break up, giving way to widespread clear spells. In the rest of the island, skies will remain mostly clear throughout the day.
Maximum temperatures will rise in the southern and western midlands, as well as in higher-altitude areas. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, temperatures will range between 22°C and 28°C.
The trade winds will be one of the main features of the day. Very strong gusts are expected in the afternoon in the south-east and the far north-west of the island.
La Gomera
In La Gomera, cloud cover will remain stagnant in the north during the morning, with a possibility of light showers in mid-altitude areas. These clouds are expected to clear during the afternoon.
The south of the island will remain partly cloudy, with brighter conditions for much of the day. Temperatures will show little change overall, although slight increases are expected at higher elevations.
In San Sebastián de La Gomera, values will range between 22°C and 28°C. Very strong gusts of wind are forecast during the afternoon on the south-eastern and north-western slopes.
La Palma
La Palma will see partly cloudy skies in the north and east, with a possibility of light rain during the early hours. The rest of the island will remain mostly clear.
Maximum temperatures are expected to rise, with a moderate increase possible in highland and mid-altitude areas. In Santa Cruz de La Palma, temperatures will range between 21°C and 24°C. Strong winds are also expected, especially during the afternoon, when very intense gusts may affect the far south-east and north-west of the island.
El Hierro
In El Hierro, overcast skies will affect the north of the island during the first part of the day. Light rain cannot be ruled out in the north-eastern midlands early in the morning, although conditions should become clearer during the afternoon.
Elsewhere on the island, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will show little change, with values in Valverde ranging from 16°C to 20°C. The wind will be strong at times, with very strong gusts expected in the south-east and north-west.
The weather in the province of Las Palmas
Gran Canaria
In Gran Canaria, cloud cover is expected in the north during the early hours, mainly below 1,200 metres. There will be a risk of light rain in mid-altitude areas, although any precipitation is expected to be weak and localised.
The weather will improve during the afternoon, with clearer skies becoming more widespread. The south of the island and the mountain peaks will remain mostly clear throughout the day.
Maximum temperatures will rise moderately on the southern, western and south-eastern slopes, where values may exceed 30°C. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, temperatures will remain milder, ranging between 22°C and 24°C.
The trade winds will strengthen during the afternoon, with very strong gusts expected in the south-east and north-west of the island.
Lanzarote
In Lanzarote, cloudy skies are expected early in the day in the north, although these will tend to give way to partly cloudy conditions during the morning.
Towards the end of the day, medium- and high-level clouds may appear. Temperatures will remain largely unchanged, with values in Arrecife ranging between 20°C and 27°C. The trade wind will blow moderately, with strong gusts possible inland.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura will begin the day with cloudy intervals, although skies are expected to clear gradually as the morning progresses. Medium- and high-level clouds may appear towards the end of the day.
Maximum temperatures will rise slightly, with a more noticeable increase in southern inland areas. In Puerto del Rosario, temperatures are expected to range between 20°C and 26°C. A moderate trade wind will blow across the island, with strong gusts likely during the afternoon in inland areas and in the south of Jandía.
Overall, Sunday will bring a typical summer weather pattern to the Canary Islands: mostly clear skies in many areas, some early cloud and light rain in the north, temperatures above 30°C in parts of the higher islands and strong trade winds in exposed zones.
