The Canary Islands are set to experience more hot weather this weekend, with temperatures climbing well above average as July gets underway. According to AEMET, the hottest conditions this weekend will be felt across Gran Canaria, where inland and southern municipalities are expected to see temperatures in excess of 35°C on Sunday.

The forecast comes as the Canary Islands Government has declared a heat alert for Gran Canaria, along with pre-alerts covering the rest of the archipelago.

Gran Canaria Will See Highest Temperatures

The highest temperatures are expected in the island's interior and southern municipalities. Santa Lucía de Tirajana and San Bartolomé de Tirajana are forecast to be the hottest locations, with temperatures rising to 32°C on Saturday before reaching 35°C on Sunday.

Other areas expected to experience intense heat include:

• Valsequillo: 31°C on Saturday, 34°C on Sunday.
• Vega de San Mateo: 30°C on Saturday, 33°C on Sunday.
• Mogán: 31°C on Saturday, 33°C on Sunday.
• Agüimes and Ingenio: Up to 32°C on Sunday after reaching 29°C on Saturday.

In contrast, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is expected to remain cooler, with maximum temperatures of around 27°C, while Santa María de Guía is forecast to reach just 25–26°C over the weekend.

Tenerife and Western Islands Slightly Cooler

Temperatures in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife are expected to be less extreme. The warmest areas on Tenerife will be:

• Granadilla de Abona
• La Orotava
• Vilaflor de Chasna

These municipalities are forecast to reach 29°C on Saturday and 30°C on Sunday.

Elsewhere, conditions will be more comfortable, with La Victoria de Acentejo (Tenerife), Puntagorda (La Palma) and Agulo (La Gomera) expected to record some of the coolest temperatures in the archipelago.

More Hot Weather Expected

AEMET says this heatwave marks the beginning of what is likely to be a warmer-than-average July across the Canary Islands.

Long-range forecasts also suggest there is a higher probability that summer 2026 will be hotter than normal, meaning further periods of extreme heat cannot be ruled out in the coming weeks.

Health officials are advising residents and visitors to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during the hottest part of the day, drink plenty of water, and take extra care of older people, young children and anyone with underlying health conditions.

Those travelling to inland and southern areas of Gran Canaria are being urged to remain especially cautious, as these locations are expected to experience the highest temperatures over the weekend.