Weather in the Canary Islands: A Look Ahead
The Charles weather system will continue to influence conditions across the Canary Islands on Thursday, though the forecast suggests less severe weather than the storms experienced on Wednesday. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) anticipates cloudy intervals and light rain in the north of Tenerife during the morning, with chances of rain in the southeast by midday.
As the day progresses, skies will also become cloudier in the southeast and inland areas of the island. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly, particularly the daytime highs, with Santa Cruz de Tenerife forecasted to see temperatures ranging from 21 to 25 degrees Celsius.
The north-westerly wind will generally be moderate, easing to light by the afternoon, following strong gusts seen on Wednesday, particularly at higher altitudes.
Weather Across Other Islands
The effects of the Charles system will also affect other islands, with cloudy skies and light precipitation expected in various parts of the archipelago.
In Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, cloudy conditions will prevail overnight into morning, with a slight drop in temperatures, particularly in northern Lanzarote, where Arrecife may reach between 20 and 26 degrees.
Gran Canaria will experience cloudy intervals, becoming fully overcast by afternoon. Aemet predicts light rainfall in the north during the morning and in southern highlands from midday. Temperatures there are likely to see a moderate decrease, with Las Palmas forecasted at 22 to 25 degrees Celsius.
In La Gomera, expect increasing cloudiness in the southeast and interior from midday. Light rain is possible in the north during the morning and in the southern highlands in the afternoon, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 25 degrees in San Sebastián.
For La Palma, cloudy conditions will dominate, particularly in the southeast and interior by midday. While the chance of morning rain in the north is low, there may be light showers in the southeast in the afternoon; Santa Cruz de La Palma is expected to have temperatures between 19 and 25 degrees.
Lastly, El Hierro will also see cloudy intervals, transitioning to overcast conditions in the southeast and interior in the afternoon. Rain is unlikely in either the north or southern highlands, with Valverde’s temperatures forecasted between 16 and 21 degrees.
Wind and Sea Conditions Post-Charles
The northwest wind across the archipelago will maintain a moderate strength before easing later in the day. However, sea conditions will remain poor initially, with winds reaching force 6 or 7 and potential gusts up to force 8 early on.
Expect strong swell or rough seas, which will begin to ease to moderate conditions by the afternoon. Coastal waters around the islands could see waves between two and three meters, potentially increasing to three or four meters. Additionally, showers are expected in coastal areas across all islands.
