Classic spring Saturday with trade winds in charge
It’s a classic spring Saturday on the Islands. The trade winds are back in control, bringing mostly clear skies and pleasant temperatures across the archipelago. There will be some cloud cover below 1,000 metres on the northern slopes of the mountainous islands, and a few spots might see a light, occasional drizzle in mid-elevation areas — nothing to write home about.
Elsewhere, expect mostly clear or sunny conditions. On the eastern islands, cloud cover in the north and along western coasts will gradually break up through the day. Temperatures are holding steady: daytime highs will dip slightly in parts of the western islands, except around Tenerife’s peaks and parts of the eastern islands, where they’ll edge up a touch. Overnight lows remain unchanged.
The trade winds will be moderate, with strong intervals on exposed slopes, particularly on north-west and south-east coasts where locally very strong gusts are possible.
Ocean conditions
The Atlantic will be mixed, with a north-north-westerly swell affecting open northern coasts and western shores of the westernmost islands, as well as Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Waves could top 1.5 metres. On more sheltered southern coasts, expect rough ocean conditions.
Island by island
Tenerife
Cloudy skies in the north, with a chance of light, occasional drizzle, particularly in mid-elevation areas. Elsewhere, mostly clear or sunny, though western parts may see some cloudy intervals in the morning. Moderate trade winds, picking up at the extremes and stronger around Anaga. Temperatures in the capital: 18°C to 24°C.
Gran Canaria
Cloudy in the north, with the possibility of light, scattered drizzle in mid-elevation areas. Elsewhere, mostly clear or sunny. Moderate trade winds, stronger in the south-east and west, with possible very strong gusts in Arinaga and La Aldea. Temperatures in the capital: 19°C to 22°C.
Lanzarote
Cloudy skies, becoming partly cloudy in the east through the day. Moderate trade winds, picking up inland. Highs around 24°C in Arrecife.
Fuerteventura
Cloudy in the north and west, gradually clearing to partly cloudy elsewhere. Moderate trade winds, stronger around Jandía in the afternoon. Temperatures: 18°C to 24°C in the capital.
La Palma
Cloudy in the north and east, with the chance of a stray drop or two, clearing to partly cloudy by the afternoon. Elsewhere, mostly clear or sunny. Moderate trade winds with possible strong gusts in the south-east. Temperatures in the capital: 18°C to 22°C.
La Gomera
Cloudy in the north and inland areas, where a spot of drizzle can’t be ruled out. Elsewhere, mostly clear or sunny. Moderate trade winds, stronger around the capital in the afternoon. Coastal highs: 20°C to 25°C.
El Hierro
Cloudy intervals in the north and north-east, gradually clearing. Elsewhere, mostly clear or sunny. Moderate trade winds, picking up by the afternoon.
La Graciosa
Predominantly cloudy skies. Moderate trade winds. Temperatures: 18°C to 24°C in Caleta de Sebo.
