A breezy start to the week
Get ready for a blustery Monday across the Canary Islands. The trade winds are picking up, bringing strong gusts and a dust-laden sky over the east. Temperatures are also on the rise, with the mercury set to climb well above 30°C in the interior of the larger islands.
General conditions
A moderate to strong trade wind will dominate the day, with very strong gusts (over 70 km/h) possible on the northwest and southeast slopes, as well as inland areas of the eastern islands. Meanwhile, the mountain peaks will see an easterly component to the wind, and a light ocean breeze will prevail on the southwestern coasts of the mountainous islands.
The Atlantic remains active, with a combined swell from the northeast producing waves over 1.5 metres on north-facing coasts and along the western shores of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Conditions will worsen as the afternoon progresses. The more sheltered southern coasts will see calmer, rough ocean conditions.
Temperatures will rise moderately, most noticeably in the daytime highs. Inland parts of the south and west of Gran Canaria could surpass 34°C, while elsewhere, temperatures will range between 30°C and 32°C in mid-altitude areas and the interior.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Mostly clear skies across the island, with some cloud cover in the north at the start and end of the day. High and medium cloud with a layer of Saharan dust will drift over the island during the afternoon. A few isolated drops cannot be ruled out on the peaks. Trade winds will be moderate along the coasts, while the central summits see a moderate southerly wind. Temperatures are climbing, with the capital expected to reach around 30°C.
Gran Canaria
Plenty of high and medium cloud, with low cloud in the north at dawn and dusk. Saharan dust is present at altitude and will become more noticeable by the afternoon. The trade wind will be moderate to strong, picking up intensity in the southeast and northwest. Inland parts of the southern half could see thermometers climb past 35°C. In the capital, temperatures will range from 22°C to 25°C.
Lanzarote
High and medium cloud cover with Saharan dust at altitude. A moderate trade wind, accelerating across the south of the island. Temperatures are rising, with a high of around 29°C expected in Arrecife.
Fuerteventura
Intervals of high and medium cloud, with calima dust lingering at altitude and becoming more pronounced in the afternoon. The trade wind will be moderate, strengthening inland and across the south of Jandía. Warm temperatures inland, with the capital seeing lows of 21°C and highs of 28°C.
La Palma
Cloudy intervals in the north at the start and end of the day. Elsewhere, mostly clear or sunny. A moderate trade wind, with possible strong local gusts at the extremes of the island. Temperatures are on the up. In the capital, expect readings between 20°C and 25°C.
La Gomera
Cloud cover in the north, clearing to mostly sunny by midday. The rest of the island will be clear. A moderate trade wind, stronger in the capital area. Warm in mid-altitudes and inland. In San Sebastián, temperatures will range from 22°C to 27°C.
El Hierro
Cloudy intervals in the north. Elsewhere, mostly clear to sunny. A moderate trade wind, stronger on the southeast side. Temperatures are rising, particularly in the interior.
La Graciosa
Intervals of high and medium cloud with calima dust at altitude. A moderate trade wind with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 26°C in Caleta de Sebo.
