The Canary Islands will experience a change in weather early this week, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). Following days of extreme heat and calima, temperatures will begin to drop, though in some inland and southern areas they may still reach 30°C.
From Calima to Clouds
The calima that characterised the past days will gradually diminish, giving way to cloudy skies or intervals of cloud, particularly in the north of the higher islands, where light and occasional rain cannot be ruled out. However, the southern parts of the islands will generally see clearer skies.
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, temperatures are expected to range between 23°C and 28°C, while in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the forecast indicates values between 22°C and 26°C. In Valverde (El Hierro), temperatures will remain lower, with minimums of 18°C and maximums of 22°C, and in Santa Cruz de La Palma, values between 19°C and 24°C.
Winds Strengthening
The northeast wind will blow across the archipelago, generally moderate, although it will strengthen during the afternoon on the southeastern and northwestern slopes of the islands, reaching strong intervals.
In coastal waters, the northeast will also dominate, with force 3 to 4, increasing to 5 or 6 by the end of the day. This will be accompanied by swell to strong swell conditions and a north swell of 1 to 2 metres.
Island-by-Island Forecast
- Tenerife: Predominantly cloudy in the north, with probable light and occasional rain in the northeastern midlands. Elsewhere, mostly clear skies. Temperatures will decrease, though 30°C could still be reached in the southern and western midlands. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 23°C to 28°C.
- La Gomera: Cloudy skies in the north, with probable light rain in the midlands. Elsewhere, cloudy intervals. In San Sebastián de La Gomera, 23°C to 27°C.
- La Palma: Cloudy in the north and east, with possible light rain in the midlands. Cloudy intervals in the rest of the island. In Santa Cruz de La Palma, 19°C to 24°C.
- El Hierro: Cloudy intervals in the north, with a low probability of light rain in the midlands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy or clear. In Valverde, 18°C to 22°C.
- Gran Canaria: Cloudy in the north, with probable light rain, especially in the midlands. Clearer skies elsewhere. Temperatures decreasing, but up to 30°C could still be reached in the southern and western midlands. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 22°C to 26°C.
- Fuerteventura: Cloudy intervals, clearer in the south. Temperatures generally falling, but locally 30°C in the south is possible. In Puerto del Rosario, 21°C to 26°C.
- Lanzarote: Cloudy intervals, with predominantly cloudy skies in the north and partly cloudy in the south. Maximum temperatures decreasing. In Arrecife, 22°C to 28°C.
