Today’s Canary Islands Weather: A Mix of Heat and Rain

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By Pedro
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The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts a day of contrasts across the Canary Islands, with warm temperatures, occasional showers, and gusty winds shaping the weather picture.

Cloud and Rainfall Outlook

  • Northern slopes: Predominantly cloudy skies, with a low chance of light, occasional rain. Showers are most likely in the far northeast during the morning hours, before giving way to clearer spells around midday.
  • Gran Canaria:
    • North: Possible light showers in the midlands during the morning, easing by midday to cloudy intervals.
    • Rest of the island: Mostly clear or slightly cloudy conditions.
  • Lanzarote and Fuerteventura: Cloudy intervals are expected in the early and late hours, with skies tending towards mostly clear during the day.
  • Elsewhere: Generally clear or slightly cloudy, except for temporary intervals inland.

Temperature Forecast

Overall, temperatures will remain largely unchanged.

  • Tenerife: Highs reaching 29 ºC.
  • El Hierro: Cooler, with lows near 20 ºC.
  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: A narrow range between 23 ºC (minimum) and 25 ºC (maximum).

Wind Conditions

Heat and rain combine in today’s Canary Islands forecast
  • General trend: Moderate northeasterly winds.
  • Strong intervals are likely along the far west and southeast slopes, as well as in the mountains.
  • In Gran Canaria, the southeast and northwest coasts may experience occasional very strong gusts during the second half of the day.
  • Mountain areas: Light winds, predominantly from the north.

Residents and visitors of the islands should expect a mix of sun, cloud, and brief showers in northern areas, with steady warm temperatures and occasional strong gusts — particularly on exposed coasts and slopes.

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