Saturday: clouds gather, but the summer warmth stays
A rather typical June Saturday is on the cards across the Canary Islands. Clouds will build up on the northern slopes of the mountainous islands, with a chance of a few light and patchy spots of drizzle overnight. By midday, sunny breaks will appear, especially on Gran Canaria. Inland areas of the western islands will see local afternoon clouds bubble up, possibly producing a few isolated drops of rain.
On the whole, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote will enjoy mostly clear skies, although the north and west coasts may see some variable cloud cover. Elsewhere, expect largely clear or sunny conditions.
Winds and the Atlantic
A light to moderate northerly breeze will shift to the northeast and strengthen through the afternoon. The southeast and northwest slopes of La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria could see localised very strong gusts. Out on the Atlantic, the northern coasts will have a rough ocean with waves around 1 metre, while the more sheltered southern shores will stay calm, with waves barely reaching 0.5 metres.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Variable cloud in the north. Local afternoon clouds inland could bring a few light, occasional showers overnight. Mostly clear or sunny elsewhere. A northerly wind shifting to the northeast; it will pick up on exposed slopes, with strong gusts possible in the afternoon. Temperatures: Santa Cruz between 21°C and 28°C.
Gran Canaria
Cloudy in the north – don’t rule out a stray drop at night – but clearing by midday. Elsewhere, mostly clear or sunny. A moderate trade wind, stronger on the southeast and northwest coasts, where occasional very strong gusts are possible. Temperatures: Las Palmas around 21°C to 25°C.
Lanzarote
Mostly clear or sunny, though the north and west coasts will have some cloudy spells. The trade wind picks up in the afternoon. Temperatures: Arrecife between 20°C and 26°C.
Fuerteventura
Cloudy spells in the north and west early and late in the day. Mostly clear or sunny elsewhere. The trade wind strengthens in the afternoon. Maximum of 26°C in the capital.
La Palma
Cloudy intervals in the north and northeast. Local afternoon clouds inland mean a chance of light rain, which could be locally moderate in the northern midlands. Mostly clear elsewhere. The trade wind picks up on the northeast and southeast sides. Temperatures: Santa Cruz de La Palma between 20°C and 24°C.
La Gomera
Cloudy spells, more compact inland due to local afternoon clouds. Mostly clear or sunny elsewhere. The trade wind strengthens in the afternoon. Summer-like temperatures.
El Hierro
Cloudy in the north and inland due to local afternoon clouds, with a possibility of a stray drop, especially at night. Mostly northeast wind, picking up in the afternoon, particularly on the western midlands. Temperatures holding steady.
La Graciosa
Cloudy in the morning, giving way to variable cloud cover in the afternoon. Moderate trade wind. Temperatures: Caleta de Sebo between 21°C and 26°C.
