Monday starts the week with the classic trade wind setup across the Canary Islands. Cloudy skies dominate the northern coasts, while the south and central areas enjoy plenty of sunshine. Don’t expect any major rain – just the occasional light drizzle over higher terrain on the more mountainous islands.
Temperatures remain typical for the season. Maximums will climb slightly inland on La Gomera and more noticeably on Tenerife’s peaks, but overall it’s a stable, comfortable day. Minimums stay steady, with cool mornings in the north.
The trade wind blows moderate to strong across the southeast and northwest slopes of the mountainous islands, where locally very strong gusts are possible. On the ocean, expect a mixed north-northeast swell on coasts open to the north, the west coasts of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, and between the islands. Waves could top two metres, while the more sheltered southern shores see calmer conditions.
Island by island
Tenerife
Cloudy skies in the north below 1,000 m, with a chance of a few drops of drizzle in the northeast midlands during the early hours. Elsewhere, mostly clear with intervals of high cloud. Moderate trade winds, stronger on exposed slopes with local gusts. Temperatures: 20–27°C in the capital.
Gran Canaria
The classic “panza de burro” cloud cover in the north and northeast below 1,000 m, with a possibility of light drizzle overnight. Clear skies elsewhere, with some high cloud passing through. Moderate trade winds, intensifying in exposed areas, especially in the afternoon. Light breezes on the southwest coast. Temperatures: 19–23°C in the capital.
Lanzarote
Cloudy in the north and west, turning mostly clear or sunny elsewhere. Moderate trade winds, stronger in the southern half. Temperatures: 19–25°C in Arrecife.
Fuerteventura
Cloudy skies tend to clear up, leaving mostly sunny conditions. Moderate trade winds, stronger in the south of Jandía. Temperatures: 19–25°C in the capital.
La Palma
Cloudy in the north and east with possible light drizzle in the early hours. Clearing by the afternoon. Elsewhere, mostly clear with intervals of morning high cloud. Moderate trade winds, stronger at the extremes. Temperatures: 19–23°C in the capital.
La Gomera
Cloudy intervals in the north, with a chance of a few drops overnight. Mostly clear elsewhere, with intervals of high cloud. Moderate trade winds, stronger around the capital. Temperatures: 20–25°C in the capital.
El Hierro
Cloudy intervals in the north below 900 m. Mostly clear elsewhere with intervals of high cloud. Moderate trade winds, more intense in the west and southeast. Pleasant temperatures.
La Graciosa
Cloudy skies tending to clear by the afternoon. Moderate trade winds. Temperatures: 19–23°C in Caleta de Sebo.
Enjoy the sunshine and light breezes – a great start to the week for outdoor plans.
