Canary Islands Approaches 33 Degrees This Sunday: Sun and Heat Across the Archipelago

The State Meteorological Agency forecasts temperatures of up to 33 degrees in the Canary Islands this Sunday, with mostly clear skies and a low chance of rain. The heat will persist throughout the day.

This Sunday, the Canary Islands will experience a full summer day, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees in the warmest areas of the archipelago. The prediction from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) indicates that the sun will be the main feature across all the islands, with cloud cover not exceeding 35% and a virtually non-existent chance of rain. The minimum temperatures will remain at 26 degrees, ensuring warm nights, especially along the coasts.

Intense Heat in the Eastern and Western Islands

According to Aemet, the highest temperatures will be recorded on the southern slopes of the islands, where the thermometer will hover around 33 degrees in places like southern Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. In the capitals, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, values will range between 30 and 32 degrees, with a heightened thermal sensation due to humidity. In the interior and midlands, such as La Laguna or Los Llanos de Aridane, the heat will be more bearable, with maximums around 28 degrees.

The cloud cover will be scarce throughout the day, although some cloudy intervals may appear in the morning in the northern parts of the higher islands, such as Tenerife and La Palma. However, these clouds will dissipate quickly, giving way to a clear sky. The chance of rain is 4% across the archipelago, so no precipitation is expected in any area.

Trade Winds and Recommendations for Citizens

The trade winds will blow with moderate intensity on exposed coasts, which will slightly alleviate the muggy feeling on beaches and coastal areas. In the interior, the wind will be lighter, making the heat feel more intense. Aemet recommends that the population stay well-hydrated, avoid sun exposure during the peak hours of the day, and protect the most vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly.

For those planning to enjoy the beach or mountains, Sunday presents an ideal day for outdoor activities, always with caution due to the high temperatures. In the peaks of Tenerife, such as Teide, temperatures will be cooler, with maximums not exceeding 20 degrees, but the sun will also be the main feature. The heat will persist throughout the week, according to medium-term forecasts, so residents of the Canary Islands will need to continue taking measures to cope with the summer.

This stable weather is typical in the Canary Islands during July and August, when maximum temperatures usually reach an average of 30 degrees. Aemet reminds us that, although the heat is intense, the islands enjoy a privileged climate with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. For this Sunday, no weather alerts are expected on any island, so the day will proceed normally.