What weather changes will Sunday bring to the Canary Islands?

On Sunday 18 October 2026, AEMET says more cloud will move in across all the Canary Islands, accompanied by occasional light showers. Temperatures will change little or fall slightly. The wind will be moderate from the north.

On the southeast and northwest slopes of the mountainous islands, occasional strong gusts are possible. This mainly affects Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. For Lanzarote and Fuerteventura AEMET gives moderate wind from the north (componente norte), not northeast.

The next explicitly named forecast period begins on Sunday at 20:00 and runs until Monday 19 October at 20:00. For this period AEMET expects no conditions that would trigger warnings.

Which islands will be affected by rain in the afternoon?

Locally persistent rain is expected in the mid-altitude areas (medianías) of Gran Canaria and the western islands. On Tenerife these are mainly the northeast and south mid-altitudes, not the north slopes. On Gran Canaria the north side may be cloudy to overcast with locally prolonged rain. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: minimum 22 °C, maximum 26 °C.

On Tenerife, locally persistent light showers are possible in the afternoon. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is expected to reach a maximum of 26 °C and a minimum of 17 °C. The weather may also deteriorate in the afternoon on La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.

For La Graciosa, the available source gives no specific temperature values. The island can expect cloud and occasional light showers.

What conditions apply at the beaches on Sunday?

For the Canary Island coasts, AEMET has no official weather warnings in force until 20:00 local time on Sunday 18 October 2026. But that does not mean bathing conditions are calm everywhere. For several stretches of coast, north to northeast winds of force 4 to 5, locally 6, are forecast, along with moderate to rough seas.

What precautions should walkers take on Sunday?

Walkers should expect wet or difficult paths, especially in mid-altitude areas. AEMET expects locally persistent light showers there in the afternoon. This mainly affects the mid-altitude areas of Gran Canaria and the western islands.

The available source does not give detailed temperatures for higher areas. For Valverde on El Hierro, a maximum of 22 °C and a minimum of 18 °C are expected; for San Sebastián de La Gomera, a maximum of 24 °C and a minimum of 20 °C.

AEMET advises checking the specific forecast for the relevant island and coast before setting off. If seas become rougher, bathing or boating should be avoided even if no coastal notice is active.

Are there any restrictions or warning levels?

In the available sources there are no announced closures, new fees, entry requirements, application deadlines or restrictions for residents, foreign nationals or tourists. AEMET has not activated any official weather warnings for the coasts on Sunday 18 October 2026.

AEMET points out that its notices have a 48-hour horizon. The detailed text forecast covers 24 hours. Weather details may change up to the day they apply.

The Dirección General de Seguridad y Emergencias of the Gobierno de Canarias decides on declaring autonomous pre-alert, alert or emergency levels in accordance with PEFMA.

What was the situation in the preceding days?

On 9 October 2026, the Gobierno de Canarias declared a pre-alert level for rain for Lanzarote, La Graciosa, Fuerteventura and the north slopes of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The official recommendations included avoiding watercourses and flood-prone areas, checking roofs and drains, and driving only in an emergency during heavy rain.

No such pre-alert level is in place for Sunday 18 October. However, AEMET still expects unsettled weather with localised showers.