The weather forecast for Friday, March 28, 2025, in the Canary Islands predicts generally cloudy intervals, with predominantly overcast skies during the central hours of the day, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet). Rain is expected in the northern parts of the mountainous islands, generally weak and occasional in the eastern midlands. On La Palma and El Hierro, strong showers are not ruled out during the afternoon, occurring locally and sporadically.
Temperatures will remain relatively stable, although they are expected to decrease in the midlands and summits facing south, particularly in Tenerife and La Gomera. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, temperatures are forecast to range between 17 and 22 degrees Celsius, while in Valverde (El Hierro), they are predicted to be between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius.
The wind will blow from the northeast, tending to be weak from the east or variable during the morning. In the sea, the northeast wind will reach force 4 to 6, resulting in rough seas or strong rough seas that will decrease to slight seas or rough seas. A north or northwest swell of between 1 and 2 meters is expected, along with occasional rain in the coastal waters of La Palma, Tenerife, La Gomera, and Gran Canaria. Aemet also indicates that light haze is likely in the eastern islands during the afternoon.
In detail, the weather forecast for each island is as follows:
- Tenerife: Intervals of clouds and overcast skies in the central hours, with rain in the north, weak and occasional in the eastern midlands. Temperatures will range from 17 to 22 degrees Celsius in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- La Gomera: Predominance of cloudy skies with occasional rains, with possible showers in the afternoon. Temperatures remain stable or slightly decrease in high areas, with expected temperatures between 17 and 22 degrees Celsius in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
- La Palma: Cloudy skies with rain, which could include heavy showers in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures will decrease in high areas, with values ranging between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
- El Hierro: Predominance of cloudy skies with rain, with possible heavy showers in the afternoon. In Valverde, temperatures are expected between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius.
- Gran Canaria: Cloudy skies in the north, where weak rains are expected, especially in the early hours. The rest of the island will have partly cloudy skies, with possible light haze in the afternoon. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, temperatures will oscillate between 17 and 21 degrees Celsius.
- Fuerteventura: Similar conditions to Lanzarote, with morning intervals of low clouds in the west, light haze, and stable temperatures. A slight increase in maximum temperatures is expected in the eastern half, with temperatures between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius in Puerto del Rosario.
- Lanzarote: Partly cloudy or clear skies, with morning intervals of low clouds in the west and light haze. The forecast minimum and maximum temperatures in Arrecife are 17 and 23 degrees Celsius.
In addition to these weather conditions, a DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) is affecting the Canary Islands on this day, although it is not very active and should not result in torrential rains. However, it may lead to heavy showers in the westernmost islands. This weather pattern is expected to persist over the coming days, with the possibility of showers increasing in the region.
Looking ahead to Saturday, March 29, 2025, clouds will make it difficult to enjoy a partial solar eclipse in the Canary Islands, as well as in the Cantabrian communities and the northern part of Galicia. Strong winds will be a significant factor in the northeast, with orange-level warnings issued in Aragon, Catalonia, Castellón, and the Balearic Islands due to gusts that could exceed 100 km/h, and up to 120 km/h in Girona. Coastal areas in these communities can expect waves exceeding 5 meters.
The partial eclipse will begin in the Canary Islands at 9:15 AM, while the rest of the peninsula will see it starting from 10:30 AM. The peak moment will occur around 11:30 AM in the peninsula, with the eclipse concluding by 12:30 PM. In the northwest, nearly 40% of the sun will be obscured, while in the southeast, the Moon will only cover about 15% of the star.
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the clocks will move forward one hour, officially welcoming summer time. This adjustment means that at 2:00 AM, it will be 3:00 AM, resulting in a longer Sunday afternoon with more daylight.
Overall, this weekend's weather is marked by a mix of cloud cover, occasional rain, and the excitement of a solar eclipse, all while residents adjust to the seasonal time change. The Aemet continues to monitor the situation closely, providing updates as necessary to ensure public awareness and safety amid changing weather conditions.
