Spring settles in across the Canary Islands
Monday brings classic springtime weather to the archipelago. The trade winds are back in force, keeping things mild and mostly dry. The northern slopes of the mountain islands will see the most cloud, with a slight chance of a light drizzle, but for most of the day, it will be dry.
Temperatures and the Atlantic
Temperatures are holding steady, with no major changes expected. Expect cool mornings and pleasant daytime highs. The trade wind will blow moderate across the islands, with stronger gusts possible on exposed southeastern and northwestern slopes. Out on the Ocean, conditions are rough along northern and western coasts, with a combined swell from the north-northeast pushing waves up to two metres high. Southern coasts and sheltered bays will see only a slightly choppy ocean.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Cloudy skies in the north and northeast, where a light drizzle cannot be ruled out. Elsewhere, mostly clear skies, though the south and west may see some local afternoon clouds. A moderate trade wind, with stronger gusts in the southeast and northwest. Temperatures in Santa Cruz will range from 18°C to 23°C.
Gran Canaria
Cloudy in the north and east, clearing to scattered clouds by the afternoon. Mostly clear skies elsewhere. A moderate trade wind, picking up in the southeast and northwest. Las Palmas will see temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.
Lanzarote
Variable cloud cover, with a chance of a stray drop of rain in the north and west. Skies will clear on the east side in the afternoon. Moderate trade wind. Arrecife will see highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
Fuerteventura
Scattered clouds, thicker over the interior. The south will see mostly clear skies, especially in the afternoon. A moderate trade wind, with stronger gusts over the Jandía peninsula later in the day. Maximum temperatures will range from 20°C to 25°C.
La Palma
Cloudy in the north and northeast, where a stray drop is possible. Clear breaks by midday. Variable cloud cover elsewhere. A moderate trade wind, picking up in the southeast and northwest. Santa Cruz de la Palma will see temperatures between 16°C and 21°C.
La Gomera
Cloudy in the north and inland areas, clearing up by midday. Mostly clear or sunny elsewhere. A moderate trade wind, with possible strong gusts in the capital. The maximum temperature in San Sebastián will be around 23°C.
El Hierro
Scattered clouds in the north and northeast. Mostly clear skies elsewhere. A moderate trade wind, with temperatures staying fairly stable.
La Graciosa
Variable cloud cover, with a slight chance of a stray drop. A moderate trade wind will blow across the island. Caleta de Sebo will see temperatures between 17°C and 23°C.
