Storm Charles is approaching the Canary Islands, bringing unsettled weather. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has warned of heavy showers expected in the mountainous regions, particularly strong in La Palma and Tenerife. Temperatures are likely to remain stable or slightly decrease, with light southwest winds turning moderate, accompanied by strong gusts.
In mountainous areas, particularly the northwest and southeast slopes, wind gusts could reach up to 90 km/h by the end of the day.
The sea conditions will feature west to southwest winds of force 2 to 4, locally variable between force 1 and 3, leading to minor swells and waves between 3 to 4 metres high, alongside occasional showers and moderate visibility.
Weather Forecast by Island
Tenerife
Expect cloudy intervals on southern slopes, with clearer skies elsewhere until midday. From then on, cloud cover will increase, bringing possible heavy and persistent showers in southern and western areas. Wind from the southwest will strengthen, especially in the northwest and southeast.
Temperatures: Santa Cruz de Tenerife 19-24°C.
La Gomera
Similar weather to Tenerife, with cloudy intervals on southern slopes and increasing cloudiness from midday, leading to possible strong and persistent showers.
Temperatures: San Sebastián de la Gomera 19-24°C.
La Palma
Cloud cover will increase after midday, with strong and persistent showers expected. Winds will strengthen from the southwest, especially at higher altitudes.
Temperatures: Santa Cruz de la Palma 17-23°C.
El Hierro
Expect cloudy conditions, particularly from midday, with likely strong showers. Winds will increase moderately.
Temperatures: Valverde 15-22°C.
Lanzarote
Conditions will be mostly sunny with increasing clouds late in the day and the possibility of some showers.
Temperatures: Arrecife 19-24°C.
Fuerteventura
Similar to Lanzarote, expect increasing cloudiness towards the end of the day with a chance of showers.
Temperatures: Puerto del Rosario 18-25°C.
Gran Canaria
Clouds will dominate southern and western slopes, with some likelihood of weak and occasional rain. In the late afternoon, heavier showers may occur.
Temperatures: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 20-26°C.
