Friday is shaping up to be a dry and settled day across the Canary Islands, with fewer clouds than in recent days and a gentle return of the trade winds. High-altitude cloud cover will move in from the southwest during the late morning and early afternoon, but significant rainfall is not expected anywhere.
General overview
After a cloudier start to the week, conditions are improving. The day will begin with mostly clear skies over the eastern islands, though high clouds will spread across all islands from mid-morning until mid-afternoon. Winds will pick up later in the day, with moderate trade winds returning, especially in the eastern province. Maximum temperatures will rise slightly, particularly in inland areas of Gran Canaria, while minimums remain steady.
The Atlantic will be mostly calm, with rough ocean conditions in northern areas producing waves of less than 2 metres. Southern coasts will see waves below 1 metre.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
The north of the island will wake up to low cloud, but the rest of the island will start clear. High clouds will cover the whole island around midday. No rain is expected, and temperatures will remain similar to previous days.
Gran Canaria
The trade winds will be noticeable along the coasts in the afternoon. Clouds will mainly be confined to the northeast, while the south will enjoy sunshine, albeit with high cloud cover. Daytime highs will rise.
Lanzarote
Expect few clouds overall. Any low cloud will drift over the north and west of the island, clearing during the morning. High clouds will arrive in the afternoon. Light conditions overall.
Fuerteventura
Winds will pick up during the day. Sunshine will dominate over many parts of the island, though high clouds will roll in during the afternoon. In Puerto del Rosario, temperatures will range between 16°C and 23°C.
La Palma
Low clouds will linger in the northern half during the morning, giving way to high clouds later. The chance of rain is very low. Winds will be light, and temperatures will stay similar to yesterday.
La Gomera
Low cloud cover will shrink, making for a dry day. High clouds will take centre stage. Winds are nearly absent, and temperatures will sit between 16°C and 23°C.
El Hierro
Less cloud than in recent days, and no rain at all. High cloud cover will pass over without consequences. Temperatures in Valverde will range from 12°C to 16°C.
La Graciosa
Low clouds will be around early in the day but will thin out. High clouds will appear in the afternoon. The trade winds will start to pick up, and the ocean conditions will improve.
