Rain chances increase across the western islands
Thursday sees a noticeable increase in cloud cover across the Canary Islands, with intermittent showers spreading beyond the eastern slopes of La Palma and Tenerife into El Hierro, La Gomera and parts of Gran Canaria. The eastern islands remain mostly dry and bright.
Temperatures are dropping, particularly in mountainous areas, while the rest of the archipelago sees little change. Winds remain light overall, except on the Tenerife peaks where they pick up and shift to a northerly direction, turning northwest by evening.
The Atlantic is generally calm. Slightly choppy conditions with waves under one metre in the north, and calm ocean conditions in the south.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Clouds are more compact and productive over the south of the island, bringing occasional light rain to the midlands of the southwest and southeast. Temperatures are falling.
Gran Canaria
A few isolated drops may escape in the interior midlands. Cloud cover is present in both the north and south of the island. Temperatures are dropping.
Lanzarote
Some clouds in the north early in the morning, but large clear patches develop in the south. Generally light wind. Temperatures between 16°C and 24°C.
Fuerteventura
Mostly clear skies with only a few scattered low clouds. Temperatures range from 16°C to 23°C in Puerto del Rosario.
La Palma
Another day with plenty of cloud, including high cloud and intermittent rain, mainly on the eastern side. Temperatures between 16°C and 20°C.
La Gomera
Rain is expected in the interior and southern areas during the afternoon. Cloud cover persists for most of the day. Temperatures between 18°C and 23°C.
El Hierro
Expect more clouds and more rain, especially during the first half of the day. Temperatures cool down, ranging from 12°C to 17°C in Valverde.
La Graciosa
Clouds at the start and end of the day, otherwise clear. No wind to speak of. Temperatures slightly lower and the ocean is calm.
