The Canary Islands are set for another spell of hot weather this week as AEMET has informed that the fourth heatwave of the summer in Spain, will also bring soaring temperatures to parts of the archipelago.

While the most intense heat will affect mainland Spain, the State Meteorological Agency has issued a yellow weather warning for Gran Canaria from Wednesday (29th July), with temperatures expected to reach 35°C across parts of the island.

Temperatures set to climb

The warning follows the arrival of a warm air mass that will mainly affect southern and western mid-altitude areas of Gran Canaria, as well as the Tejeda basin and higher inland areas.

According to AEMET, the hot spell is expected to continue until Sunday (2nd August). The highest temperatures are forecast for Thursday (30th July), when parts of Mogán could see the mercury climb to 37°C.

Warm-up begins before the warning

Residents and visitors won't have to wait until Wednesday to notice the change, as temperatures will rise steadily across the islands from today, Tuesday.

In Tenerife, maximum temperatures are expected to reach around 30°C today, Tuesday, while inland areas on the southern slopes of the mountainous islands are expected to become even hotter, although coastal temperatures should remain relatively stable.

Fire risk increases

The combination of rising temperatures, dry conditions and limited rainfall has also prompted warnings over an increased wildfire risk.

Authorities say the danger level is expected to become very high to extreme in some areas during the hottest part of the week.

Residents and visitors are being urged to take extra care by avoiding activities that could spark a fire, especially in forested and rural areas, and to follow any advice or restrictions issued by local authorities.

With the holiday season in full swing, officials are also reminding people to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during the hottest hours of the day, and check on elderly or vulnerable family members during the heat.