FRIDAY WEATHER: Rain and strong winds in the north of the Canary Islands
Moderate rain is expected across the northern parts of the Canary Islands today, Friday, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), with strong winds also forecast in exposed areas.
Forecasters say north-easterly winds will dominate across the archipelago, with the possibility of occasionally very strong gusts in the north-west and south-east slopes of the mountainous islands, as well as in exposed areas of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Rain mainly in the north
In the northern areas of the mountainous islands, skies will be mostly cloudy with moderate rainfall during the morning, easing to lighter and more occasional showers after midday.
Elsewhere across the islands, skies will be cloudy early in the morning with a slight chance of light rain, before improving to partly cloudy conditions for the rest of the day.
Temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged or fall slightly, with weak frost still possible in the central peaks of Tenerife.
Rough seas and coastal warning
Sea conditions will also remain unsettled. Northerly to north-easterly winds of force 4 to 5, locally force 6, are expected, strengthening to force 5 to 6 overnight, with occasional force 7 winds offshore later in the day.
The sea state will increase from moderate to rough, with a north swell of 1 to 2 metres rising to 2 to 3 metres later, along with occasional showers reducing visibility.
Due to the conditions, AEMET has issued a yellow warning for rough seas across the Canary Islands.
Island-by-island forecast for Friday 6th March 2026:
Lanzarote
Cloudy at dawn with a slight chance of light rain, clearing to partly cloudy through the morning. Temperatures largely unchanged. Moderate to strong north-easterly winds with occasional strong gusts inland.
General temperature range: Low of 14°C and a high of 20°C.
Fuerteventura
Cloudy early with a slight chance of light rain, becoming partly cloudy later in the morning. Temperatures steady. Moderate to strong north-easterly winds, with possible strong gusts inland, on the west coast and in Jandía.
General temperature range: Low of 15°C and a high of 20°C.
Gran Canaria
Cloudy early with moderate rain likely in the north and lighter showers elsewhere. Rain in the north will weaken after midday, while the south will become partly cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Temperatures largely unchanged or slightly lower. Strong north-easterly winds in north-west and south-east slopes with possible very strong gusts.
General temperature range: Low of 15°C and a high of 19°C.
Tenerife
Cloudy early in the north with moderate rain likely, while other areas will see intervals of cloud with the possibility of light, occasional showers. After midday, rain will become lighter and less frequent, with some clear spells appearing in the south. Temperatures largely unchanged or slightly lower, particularly daytime highs. Strong north-easterly winds expected in the south-east slopes and far west of the island with occasional very strong gusts.
General temperature range: Low of 15°C and a high of 21°C.
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