A blanket of cloud is lingering over the Canary Islands today, with the chance of a few light showers here and there, especially across the northern slopes and mountainous interiors. The wind is set to strengthen through the afternoon, shifting to a northerly direction and bringing strong gusts to exposed areas and higher peaks.
Temperatures are holding steady, with no major changes expected. The Atlantic will be rough along northern coasts and in the channels between islands, with waves under two metres, while southern shores remain relatively calm.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife: Clouds will push in from the north, bringing light and intermittent rain during the morning. Some afternoon local clouds may also produce a few isolated drops on the southeastern side. Wind will pick up noticeably, especially in exposed areas.
Gran Canaria: Wind strengthens through the afternoon. The northern half will see the most cloud, while the south enjoys sunny spells. Temperatures range between 18 and 22 degrees.
Lanzarote: Wind will be most noticeable in the interior and southern parts. Northern skies will see passing low cloud, but the south will get some sunshine. Temperatures in Arrecife range from 17 to 23 degrees.
Fuerteventura: Low clouds drift across the island from morning into the afternoon, with more sunny intervals in the west and south. The wind will be noticeable, with little change in temperature.
La Palma: Low clouds arriving from the north will bring some light rain. Afternoon local clouds may build over the interior. Wind will increase as the day goes on.
La Gomera: Wind will accelerate on the coast and in southern parts. Low clouds in the north and interior could produce a light shower. Temperatures sit between 18 and 23 degrees.
El Hierro: Cloud cover from the north will bring the chance of occasional light rain, particularly around dawn and again later in the day with scattered cloud. Temperatures remain unchanged.
La Graciosa: Skies will alternate between passing clouds and clear spells through the day. Wind will strengthen and the ocean will become choppier. Temperatures stay fairly steady.
The Canary Islands weather pattern remains unsettled, but the eastern islands are likely to see the best of any sunshine.
