The Canary Islands recorded a significantly warmer and rainier summer in 2024, with the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reporting an average temperature of 22.3°C, which is +0.4°C higher than normal compared to historical records. This summer ranks as the twelfth warmest since records began in 1961.
The highest temperatures were registered in the southern half of Gran Canaria, particularly in the Tirajana and Tejeda basins. The more mountainous islands, such as Gran Canaria, La Palma, Tenerife, and El Hierro, also experienced warmer-than-usual conditions, particularly in peak areas and the southern region of El Hierro.
In addition to the warmer temperatures, summer 2024 was particularly wet, with 7.5 mm of rainfall which is 139% of the expected seasonal amount, making 2024 the ninth wettest summer since 1961.
Rainfall distribution was uneven throughout the season:
- June: 3.9 mm of rain (142% of the expected amount)
- July: 2.2 mm (244% of the expected amount)
- August: 1.9 mm (90% of the expected amount)
Most areas of the Canary Islands were classified as “humid to extremely humid” this summer, though Gran Canaria experienced more normal conditions, and parts of northeastern Tenerife remained dry.
Looking ahead to the upcoming autumn months of September, October, and November, AEMET forecasts a generally “warmer and drier” season than usual for the Canary Islands. Great for tourists, but not so good for the ongoing drought situation the islands are in.
