Tuesday: Clouds and a steady northern breeze
Tuesday brings mostly cloudy skies across the Canary Islands, with a persistent northern airflow keeping things cool and dry for most. While the northern sides of the mountainous islands will see the most cloud cover, occasional light drizzle is possible during the early hours. Later in the day, high-altitude clouds will sweep in from the south, spreading northwards through the afternoon and evening.
General conditions: temperatures, wind, and ocean
Temperatures are holding steady with no major changes from previous days. Winds are from the north, generally light to moderate, with a gentle ocean breeze prevailing along southern coasts of the larger islands. Out on the Atlantic, exposed northern coasts and the western shores of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote will see a combined swell with waves up to 1.5 metres. Sheltered southern coasts remain calm, with only light ripples on the water.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Scattered morning clouds will thicken to mostly cloudy or overcast by the afternoon. Light, occasional rain is possible in both the north and south during the afternoon. High clouds will appear towards evening. Winds from the north, light to moderate. Temperatures in Santa Cruz range from 17°C to 23°C.
Gran Canaria
The characteristic “panza de burro” (low cloud layer) sits over the north. Elsewhere, skies start with scattered clouds and turn mostly cloudy. Light, scattered rain is possible inland and in the mid-altitude areas of the south and southeast. High clouds arrive by night. Northern winds, light to moderate. Las Palmas sees between 18°C and 22°C.
Lanzarote
Mainly scattered clouds, except over the western slopes and inland areas where it will be cloudier with a chance of light, scattered rain. Moderate winds from the north. Temperatures in Arrecife hover between 16°C and 22°C.
Fuerteventura
A mix of cloud and sun, with the possibility of light, occasional rain during the afternoon, especially along the eastern and western coasts. Moderate northern winds. Highs reach 18°C to 23°C.
La Palma
Skies with scattered clouds. Some rain is likely in the north during the afternoon, with high clouds appearing late in the day. Light northern winds. Temperatures in the capital range from 16°C to 21°C.
La Gomera
Cloudy in the north; scattered clouds elsewhere. High clouds will move in by the afternoon. Winds from the north. Coastal highs between 19°C and 24°C.
El Hierro
Scattered clouds turning mostly cloudy. High cloud cover by evening. Northern winds. Maximum temperature around 16°C in Valverde.
La Graciosa
Scattered clouds with light to moderate northern winds. Temperatures in Caleta de Sebo range from 17°C to 22°C.
Bottom line
A calm and cool Tuesday across the Canary Islands, with no weather warnings in place. The northern breeze keeps things fresh, and while the odds of rain are low, a few light showers cannot be ruled out, particularly inland and on northern slopes. Nothing to spoil your plans — just typical spring weather.
