Canary Islands Weather: Temperatures Drop as Unstable Conditions Return

The stable weather that the Canary Islands have enjoyed over the last few days is coming to an end this Wednesday. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), temperatures are dropping and cloud cover is increasing as the atmosphere becomes more unstable, particularly on the higher islands.

The cooling trend will be most noticeable in mountain and mid-altitude areas. In Tenerife, temperatures in the capital will range between 19°C and 23°C, with a sharper drop expected inland. Similar conditions are forecast for the other western islands: La Palma will see temperatures between 16°C and 21°C, La Gomera will reach a high of 23°C, and El Hierro will hover around 18°C.

Cloud patterns will vary by location. The northern parts of the mountainous islands will be overcast from early morning, while other areas will see clouds build up throughout the afternoon. There is a slight chance of light, scattered rain, most likely in the interior of Tenerife and La Palma later in the day.

In Gran Canaria, the north and east will be cloudier with a chance of light, isolated showers. Temperatures in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will stay steady near the coast but drop inland, ranging between 18°C and 22°C. Meanwhile, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura remain largely unaffected by the cooling; temperatures there will stay between 16°C and 23°C in Arrecife and 17°C and 22°C in Puerto del Rosario. Moderate northeasterly winds are expected across the archipelago, with some local coastal breezes.

While this shift is moderate, it is significant for agriculture and water management in higher areas, where temperature changes are more impactful. This cooler, cloudier weather marks a clear break from the recent warm spell.