Temperatures are forecast to fall across the Canary Islands today (Saturday), although it will remain hot in many areas, with highs of 30°C or more still expected, according to the latest forecast from AEMET.
The biggest drops in temperature are expected in inland areas and at higher altitudes, particularly on south and west-facing slopes. However, the cooler conditions will not be felt everywhere, with temperatures potentially reaching 34°C in parts of Gran Canaria.
Cloudy skies are forecast across the north of the more mountainous islands, with a small chance of light and occasional rain, particularly in mid-altitude areas.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will generally see clearer conditions, although some cloud is expected in northern and western areas.
Temperatures will fall slightly along coastal areas and in Lanzarote, while moderate and locally significant drops are forecast elsewhere. Despite this, temperatures of around 30°C will still be widespread.
In the southeast of Gran Canaria, daytime temperatures are expected to reach 32-33°C, with isolated highs of 34°C possible. Overnight temperatures in some areas will remain particularly warm at between 24°C and 26°C.
Strong winds also forecast
Moderate north-easterly winds are expected across the islands, becoming strong on the southeast and northwest slopes of the higher islands.
AEMET has warned that locally very strong gusts cannot be ruled out, particularly during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Conditions at sea will also remain unsettled, with north or north-easterly winds of force 5 or 6, occasionally reaching force 7. Rough or very rough seas are expected, together with a northerly swell of between one and two metres.
Island-by-island forecast for Saturday 15th August 2026:
Tenerife
Northern Tenerife will see cloudy conditions, with a small chance of light and occasional rain, particularly in the mid-altitude areas. Elsewhere, skies will generally be clear or mostly clear, although some cloud could develop over southern inland areas during the afternoon.
Temperatures will drop in the mountains and mid-altitude areas, with the most noticeable decreases on south and west-facing slopes. However, highs could still reach 30°C in lower areas of the south and parts of the southeast of the metropolitan area. Overnight temperatures in some of these locations are expected to remain between 24°C and 26°C.
Moderate north-easterly winds are forecast, with stronger intervals in the southeast and northwest of the island and on the southern side of the metropolitan area. Very strong gusts are possible, particularly during the early hours.
General temperature range: Low of 22°C to high of 29°C.
Gran Canaria
Cloudy skies will dominate below approximately 900 to 1,200 metres in the north of Gran Canaria, with drizzle possible in inland areas from the evening onwards. The rest of the island will generally be clear or mostly clear.
Temperatures will fall in the mountains and inland areas, with a more noticeable drop on south and west-facing slopes. However, highs of between 30°C and 32°C are still possible in the Tejeda basin and lower and inland areas of the south and west.
The southeast will remain particularly warm overnight, with minimum temperatures of between 24°C and 26°C.
Strong winds are expected along the southeast and western coasts, with locally very strong gusts possible.
General temperature range: Low of 23°C to high of 28°C.
Lanzarote
Cloudy conditions are expected in northern and western Lanzarote, although sunny spells should develop during the middle of the day. Elsewhere, skies will be mostly clear, with temperatures remaining similar or falling slightly. Highs could locally reach 30°C in the southeast.
Moderate north-easterly winds are forecast, becoming strong at times across southern inland areas.
General temperature range: Low of 23°C to high of 30°C.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura will be mostly sunny or clear, with some low cloud affecting northern and western areas overnight.
Temperatures will fall slightly, with a more noticeable decrease in the southeast. However, temperatures of 30°C are still expected and isolated highs of 32°C cannot be ruled out.
Moderate north-easterly winds will occasionally become strong south of Jandía, where very strong gusts are possible during the early hours.
General temperature range: Low of 22°C to high of 29°C.
