There will be a cloudy and rainy start to the week in the Canary Islands, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), with cloudy intervals and weak rains in most cases, but stronger in others and some local storms, particularly in the western islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro.
Temperatures will rise slightly compared to yesterday (Sunday), and winds will vary in direction and strength from island to island.
Today’s weather forecast for all of the Canary Islands:
TENERIFE:
General: Mostly cloudy across the island becoming overcast during the day with rain and local storms especially on the east slope this afternoon.
Humidity: 79%
Precipitation: 83% - Rain expected this afternoon.
Wind: Light, 16km/h from the southeast.
Temperatures: Maximum 27°C and minimum 23°C.
GRAN CANARIA:
General: Cloudy intervals this morning, but getting overcast this afternoon in inland areas. Occasional showers that are expected to be more intense on the eastern slope this afternoon.
Humidity: 82%
Precipitation: 77% - Showers throughout the day.
Wind: Light, 19km/h from the northeast
Temperatures: Maximum 26°C and minimum 22°C.
LANZAROTE:
General: Light cloud this morning getting cloudier during the day with some occasional weak to moderate rains.
Humidity: 85%
Precipitation: 54% - rain expected this afternoon.
Wind: Light, 13km/h from the north.
Temperatures: Maximum 27°C and minimum 21°C.
FUERTEVENTURA:
General: Light cloud this morning getting cloudier during the day with some occasional weak to moderate rains.
Humidity: 86%
Precipitation: 17% - possible showers during the day.
Wind: Light, 14km/h from the north.
Temperatures: Maximum 27°C and minimum 22°C.
LA PALMA:
General: Mostly cloudy and rainy with a chance of storms.
Humidity: 82%
Precipitation: 77% - rain from midday.
Wind: Light, 10km/h from the north
Temperatures: Maximum 24°C and minimum 19°C.
LA GOMERA:
General: Generally cloudy with rain and some storms.
Humidity: 81%
Precipitation: 63% - showers throughout the day.
Wind: Breezes, 6km/h from the southwest
Temperatures: Maximum 24°C and minimum 21°C.
EL HIERRO:
General: Cloudy and rainy for most of the day.
Humidity: 84%
Precipitation: 47% - showers in the middle of the day.
Wind: Light, up to 15km/h from the northwest.
Temperatures: Maximum 20°C and minimum 16°C.
