Cloudy Sunday with a return to humid north winds
After a spell of clearer skies, this Sunday (26 April) sees a shift back to cloudier conditions across the Canary Islands. A humid north wind is moving in, bringing variable cloud cover and a chance of light, scattered showers, particularly on the northern slopes of the mountainous islands. Daytime temperatures will dip slightly in a few areas, but overnight lows remain stable.
A band of high cloud is also expected to drift across the archipelago from the southwest to the northeast, creating a hazy ceiling at times.
Wind and sea conditions
A moderate north wind will blow across the eastern islands, Tenerife, and La Gomera, while the westernmost islands can expect a moderate northeast breeze. At sea, the Atlantic will be rough on northern coasts and along the western shorelines of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with waves reaching just under two metres. Elsewhere, the ocean will be choppy but generally manageable.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Cloudy skies with light morning rain, except in the east and the metropolitan area where cloud cover will be more variable. Conditions will turn very cloudy across the north, west, and south by the afternoon, with a chance of a stray drop or two. Moderate north wind. Daytime high of around 22°C in the capital.
Gran Canaria
The classic “panza de burro” (layer of cloud) will cling to the north and northeast coasts. Elsewhere, expect scattered clouds. A stray drop is possible in the north during the morning and evening, and inland during the afternoon. Moderate north wind, picking up speed on the eastern and western tips. Temperatures in the capital will range from 17°C to 21°C.
Lanzarote
Cloudy in the north and west, with variable cloud elsewhere. Moderate north wind, gustier inland and in the east. Temperatures in Arrecife will hover between 16°C and 22°C.
Fuerteventura
Variable cloud cover, turning very cloudy in the north and west. Moderate north wind with possible strong gusts on the Jandía Peninsula and inland areas. Daytime highs between 20°C and 25°C.
La Palma
Cloudy or very cloudy in the north and east, with light rain expected early and late in the day. Elsewhere, variable cloud. Moderate trade winds. In the capital, temperatures will range from a cool 15°C to a pleasant 20°C.
La Gomera
Variable cloud cover, but the north and interior will be very cloudy with light, scattered rain during the morning. Moderate north wind. Coastal maximums will sit between 19°C and 23°C. A slight drop in daytime highs.
El Hierro
Very cloudy in the north and northeast with likely light rain, especially in the morning. Variable cloud elsewhere. Moderate northeast wind. Cool temperatures overall.
La Graciosa
Cloudy skies. Moderate north wind. Temperatures in Caleta de Sebo will range between 17°C and 22°C.
