The State Meteorological Agency, Aemet, has updated its summary of maximum temperatures in the Canary Islands for Sunday, 5 July, confirming that the highest reading of the day was recorded in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in Gran Canaria. The Las Tirajanas weather station registered 36.9°C, making it the hottest point in the archipelago according to the latest official data.
The update, issued at 15:22, shows that the temperature of 36.9°C was recorded at 12:10. This confirms Gran Canaria as the island most affected by the heat during the day, particularly in inland and mid-altitude areas, where the forecast had already indicated a significant rise in maximum temperatures.
In Tenerife, the highest temperature included in Aemet’s official summary was recorded in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, specifically at the Llano de los Loros station. There, thermometers reached 32.9°C at 13:20, making this area the hottest point in Tenerife among the stations listed by the agency.
The heatwave is also being felt along the coast. On several beaches in Tenerife, hundreds of people took advantage of the clear skies and summer temperatures to spend the day by the sea. Bathing areas such as Las Teresitas and Abades saw large numbers of people from mid-morning onwards, as the combination of sunshine, heat and the weekend drew residents and visitors to the coast.
Gran Canaria records the highest temperatures
According to Aemet’s latest report, the four highest temperatures recorded this Sunday in the Canary Islands were all in the province of Las Palmas.The highest figure was registered in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Tirajanas, with 36.9°C. It was followed by Tejeda, where the temperature reached 34.9°C at 12:20.
Two further notable readings were also recorded in San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The station at Lomo Pedro Afonso registered 34.4°C, while Cuevas del Pinar reached 33.1°C.
All of these readings were recorded in inland and mid-altitude areas of Gran Canaria, where heat tends to build more intensely during episodes of rising temperatures. Aemet had already forecast that maximum temperatures could climb significantly in these areas, especially in zones facing south and west.
The forecast for this Sunday had indicated that temperatures could reach around 34°C in highland and midland areas of southern and western Gran Canaria, as well as more locally in inland areas of southern Fuerteventura.
La Laguna records the highest temperature in Tenerife
In the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the highest temperature included in the Aemet update was recorded in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, at the Llano de los Loros weather station. The station reached 32.9°C at 13:20, making it the hottest point in Tenerife among the official readings included in the summary.
This figure is particularly notable because La Laguna is usually associated with cooler and more humid conditions than many other parts of Tenerife. However, during this heatwave episode, the inland and elevated position of areas such as Llano de los Loros has made them more exposed to the rise in temperatures.
Heat advisory and forest fire risk
The Canary Islands remain under a high-temperature advisory on a day marked by rising temperatures in inland and mid-altitude areas. Aemet had already warned that maximum temperatures could reach up to 35°C in specific parts of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura, with generally warmer conditions across much of the archipelago.
In addition, the Canary Islands Government has declared a forest fire risk alert in Gran Canaria and Tenerife from 08:00 on Sunday, 5 July.
The measure was adopted due to the weather forecast and the increased risk associated with heat, dry conditions and the characteristics of the terrain. High temperatures, low humidity and dry vegetation can create favourable conditions for the rapid spread of fires, particularly in forested or rural areas.
The Emergency Services department has reminded the public of the importance of avoiding any behaviour that could cause a fire. This includes throwing cigarette ends on the ground, using machinery that may generate sparks, lighting fires outside authorised areas or carrying out any risky activity near woodland or dry vegetation.
Weather agency forecast for this Sunday
Aemet forecasts generally clear skies or light cloud across the Canary Islands this Sunday. The main exception will be low-lying northern areas of the islands, where cloudy intervals are expected during the early and late hours of the day.
The agency also forecasts light haze at higher altitudes over the eastern islands, spreading during the afternoon to Tenerife and La Gomera. This haze may contribute to a warmer and drier feeling in some areas, particularly away from the coast.
Temperatures are expected to rise slightly overall, with a more moderate increase in maximum temperatures in inland areas of the mountainous islands. The forecast suggests that temperatures may reach 30°C across large inland areas of most islands, although this is considered less likely on La Palma and El Hierro.
As for the wind, Aemet expects a moderate northerly flow. Strong gusts may occur at night in Jandía and on the eastern and western coasts of the mountainous islands.
Highest temperatures recorded this Sunday
According to Aemet’s official update, the highest temperatures recorded in the Canary Islands this Sunday were:
San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Tirajanas: 36.9°C
Tejeda: 34.9°C
San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Lomo Pedro Afonso: 34.4°C
San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Cuevas del Pinar: 33.1°C
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Llano de los Loros: 32.9°C
The evolution of temperatures will depend on future updates from Aemet, especially in inland and mid-altitude areas, where the rise in temperatures has been most noticeable during this heatwave episode.
