A somewhat cloudier Tuesday is on the cards for the Canary Islands, with an increased chance of light rain, particularly in the midlands of the western islands. The eastern islands and the south of Gran Canaria will hold onto the sunnier spells. The Atlantic remains calm, and daytime temperatures will dip slightly.
General conditions
Daytime temperatures are expected to drop a little, especially in the highlands of La Palma and Tenerife. Coastal areas will see pleasant highs between 22–28°C. A light to moderate northerly wind will prevail, with a gentle ocean breeze along the southwest coasts of the taller islands. On the peaks, expect a light to moderate westerly breeze, which will strengthen to strong gusts around El Teide in the afternoon. Out on the ocean, conditions are calm with slightly choppy waters and waves staying well under a metre high.
Island-by-Island Forecast
TenerifeLow cloud cover will be abundant across the north and northeast, bringing a chance of light drizzle in the midlands. There will be some local afternoon clouds during the midday hours, with a few spots of rain possible in the southern midlands. Temperatures will drop in the midlands and highlands. Gran Canaria
The classic “panza de burro” cloud bank will sit over the north, most compact in the early and late hours, with a slight chance of a few drops in the evening. Elsewhere, expect mostly clear skies with pleasant daytime temperatures between 22–28°C. A light to moderate northerly breeze will blow. Lanzarote
Expect plenty of cloud cover at dawn and dusk, with large clear spells opening up during the midday and early afternoon. Temperatures remain steady, with a light northerly breeze. Fuerteventura
Cloudy skies at first, clearing up as the morning progresses. Temperatures will remain unchanged, with a light to moderate wind from the north. La Palma
Lots of cloud cover with a chance of light drizzle in the midlands of the north and east during the morning, and in inland and southern areas later in the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly lower. La Gomera
A grey day with some light showers across the north and parts of the highlands. The south will get breaks of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, with coastal highs reaching 22–27°C. El Hierro
Cloudy skies are expected across the north, the highlands, and the capital, with a chance of light drizzle. The southeast coast will see the best of the sunshine and pleasant conditions. A light to moderate trade wind will blow. La Graciosa
Mostly cloudy skies with bright breaks opening up by early afternoon. A maximum temperature of 24°C in Caleta de Sebo, with a light northerly breeze.
