The trade winds are back in force this Sunday, bringing moderate to strong winds across the Canary Islands. Gusts could locally exceed 70 km/h on the southeast and northwest slopes, particularly in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The northern sides of the mountainous islands will see plenty of cloud, with a chance of light drizzle at dawn and dusk.
General conditions
Cloud cover will dominate the northern slopes of the mountainous islands below 900–1,100 metres, especially in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Palma, and La Gomera. Some occasional light drizzles are possible in the midlands during the early morning and evening. The western sides of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote will also see variable cloud. Elsewhere, expect mostly clear or partly cloudy skies.
Maximum temperatures will drop slightly along the coasts of La Palma, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria, while rising a little in the highlands. Minimums will increase in the southern and eastern midlands of La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria, as well as inland areas of Fuerteventura. Overall, temperatures feel typical for the season.
The moderate trade wind will strengthen to strong in exposed areas, especially southeast and northwest slopes, where gusts of over 70 km/h are likely. The southern facade of Tenerife’s metropolitan area cannot be ruled out either. Southern coasts of the mountainous islands will experience lighter ocean breezes.
At sea, the Atlantic will be rough in northern open waters and off the western coasts of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, with waves reaching up to 2 metres. More sheltered southern coasts will see moderate ocean conditions.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Cloudy skies in the north and northeast, with a slight chance of a few drops early in the day. Morning cloud in the west and south will clear to sunshine. Elsewhere, expect clear skies. Moderate trade winds in the east, northwest, and the capital area, where locally very strong gusts are possible. Temperatures in the capital: 20°C to 27°C.
Gran Canaria
The classic ‘panza de burro’ cloud formation will sit over the north and northeast below 900 metres. Elsewhere, mostly clear or partly cloudy. Moderate trade wind, stronger in exposed areas, the southeast, and the west during the afternoon. Temperatures in the capital: 19°C to 23°C.
Lanzarote
Variable cloud in the north and west, otherwise mostly clear or partly cloudy. Moderate trade wind, stronger inland and in the southern half. Temperatures in Arrecife: 19°C to 24°C.
Fuerteventura
Mostly clear or partly cloudy, except for some cloud intervals in the west. Moderate trade wind with strong gusts likely in the southern half, especially around Morro Jable. Temperatures in the capital: 19°C to 25°C.
La Palma
Cloudy in the north and east below 1,000 metres, with a chance of light drizzle at the start and end of the day. Elsewhere, mostly clear or partly cloudy. Moderate trade wind, stronger in the southeast. Temperatures in the capital: 19°C to 23°C.
La Gomera
Cloud intervals in the north; otherwise mostly clear or partly cloudy. Moderate trade wind, strengthening during the afternoon and evening, especially on the east and west coasts. Temperatures in the capital: 20°C to 25°C.
El Hierro
Mostly clear or partly cloudy, except for some cloud in the north and northeast. Moderate trade wind, picking up on the eastern side during the afternoon. Temperatures remain stable.
La Graciosa
Cloudy skies with some clear spells opening up during the afternoon. Moderate trade wind. Temperatures in Caleta de Sebo: 19°C to 23°C.
