AEMET are forecasting mixed weather for the Canary Islands today, Sunday, with cloudy intervals and light to moderate rain in Tenerife and the western islands, while the eastern islands are likely to experience mostly clear skies with only occasional light rain in Gran Canaria.
Rain is expected to be more frequent in Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro, where it could become locally heavy during the first half of the day. There is also a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures across the archipelago are expected to rise slightly, and moderate winds are forecast with potentially very strong gusts in the central highlands of Tenerife.
Seas will range from slight to moderately rough with swells from the northwest reaching heights of 1 to 2 metres. Showers are also likely in the coastal waters of the western islands and around Gran Canaria.
Island by Island Forecasts for Sunday:
LANZAROTE:
is expected to be mostly clear, with some cloud during the morning, and light haze at high altitude is likely during the first half of the day. Temperatures will remain steady, with light to moderate south-westerly winds prevailing.
Expected temperature range: 17°C minimum, 24°C maximum.
FUERTEVENTURA:
Mostly clear skies, with some overnight cloud. A slight high-altitude haze early in the day. Winds will be light to moderate from the southwest, becoming more noticeable during the central hours.
Expected temperature range: 17°C minimum, 24°C maximum.
GRAN CANARIA:
Mostly cloudy skies along the southern and western slopes, with a low probability of light, occasional rain—mainly inland and at mid-altitudes. The rest of the island should remain mostly clear. Minimum temperatures are expected to rise slightly or moderately, while maximums remain stable. Winds will be light to moderate from the southwest at night, strengthening during the day, particularly along the eastern and north-western coasts in the afternoon and early in the morning at higher elevations.
Expected temperature range: 17°C minimum, 23°C maximum.
TENERIFE:
Mostly cloudy conditions in the south and west of the island, with light to moderate rain during the morning and possibly again later in the day. Elsewhere, skies will feature variable cloud cover, particularly in the northeast, where rain is also forecast. Minimum temperatures will rise slightly, with little change in maximums. Winds will be moderate from the southwest, with strong gusts likely in mountainous areas, the far northwest and on the eastern slopes.
Expected temperature range: 18°C minimum, 25°C maximum.
