Canary Islands weather: Heat returns with 30C highs

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Temperatures climb back to 30C

Temperatures will rise slightly again this Saturday in Tenerife, where thermometers are set to reach 30C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). The day will also be marked by northeast winds, which will blow with intensity in various parts of the island.

Specifically, strong wind intervals are expected on the southeast-facing slopes and the far northwest, while breezes will prevail along the west coast. As for the skies, cloud will dominate in the northeast of Tenerife, while the rest of the northern side will see broken cloud with some brighter spells opening up during the central hours of the day. Elsewhere on the island, skies will be mostly clear, although some cloud intervals may appear during the early hours and again in the afternoon.

Winds take centre stage

Minimum temperatures will remain largely unchanged, while daytime highs will rise slightly in mid-altitude areas and could see a more pronounced increase in the peaks. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Aemet forecasts a low of 23C and a high of 30C. The forecast also points to higher temperatures in mid-altitude zones and summits, while coastal areas will see more moderate changes.

Wind will be one of the main protagonists of the day. It will blow moderately from the northeast, with strong intervals on the southeast-facing slopes and in the far northwest of Tenerife. Breezes will dominate the west coast, while winds in the central peaks will be moderate from the southwest.

Similar picture across the archipelago

The situation will be similar across much of the archipelago, with temperatures again hovering around or exceeding 30C in certain areas, and northeast winds blowing strongly in various locations.

In Lanzarote, cloud intervals are expected during the morning and night, tending to become mostly clear for the rest of the day. Temperatures will remain unchanged, with moderate northeast winds and strong intervals inland. Arrecife will see between 22C and 30C.

In Fuerteventura, mostly clear skies will prevail, although some cloud intervals may appear along the coasts during the morning. Highs will rise slightly in the southern interior, with 30C possible in the southeast. Puerto del Rosario is expected to reach between 22C and 27C.

In Gran Canaria, cloud intervals are forecast in the north, with cloudier conditions during the first and last hours of the day, while the rest of the island remains mostly clear. Temperatures could reach 30C in parts of the southeast, south and west, particularly in mid-altitude areas. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will see a low of 24C and a high of 28C.

Western islands: cloud and light rain possible

In La Gomera, cloud intervals will be more frequent in the north, with brighter spells opening up during the afternoon. Highs will rise slightly, with moderate northeast winds turning strong on the east and northwest-facing slopes. San Sebastián de La Gomera will reach 28C.

In La Palma, cloudy skies are expected in the north and east, where light rain cannot be ruled out. Elsewhere, there will be cloud intervals with clearer spells during the afternoon. Temperatures will rise slightly, particularly at higher altitudes, with Santa Cruz de La Palma seeing between 22C and 27C.

Finally, El Hierro will have cloud intervals in the north and mostly clear skies elsewhere, with temperatures virtually unchanged and a slight rise in highs inland. Valverde will record a low of 18C and a high of 24C.

Sea conditions

In Canary Islands waters, easterly or northeast winds of force 5 to 6 are expected, with moderate to rough seas. In addition, a north or northwest swell of between one and two metres is forecast.

TIME CONTEXT: Original article publication date: 2026-08-29T13:12:06.061Z Current date: 29 August 2026, Saturday

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