The Cunning Canary » Weather http://www.cunningcanary.com My Grand life on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:11:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Yellow Alert for the Weather http://www.cunningcanary.com/1226/yellow-alert-for-the-weather/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/1226/yellow-alert-for-the-weather/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:33:28 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=1226 After the recent sirocco (with highs of 38 degrees C) there is now a yellow alert. The meteorological office are warning about temperatures of up to 34 degrees C later in the week. This is in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura as well as Gran Canaria.

We usually have several siroccos (or calimas) in Gran Canaria every year but when you get two close together it can be a bit much, especially if you have to work somewhere with one humble fan (yes I speak from experience) rather than any air conditioning! :-o The heatwaves can occur at any time during the year but they are less common during the cooler months.

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/1226/yellow-alert-for-the-weather/feed/ 1 Snow in Gran Canaria – February 2011 http://www.cunningcanary.com/1073/snow-in-gran-canaria-february-2011/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/1073/snow-in-gran-canaria-february-2011/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:15:16 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=1073 The adverts on the TV might claim that Gran Canaria has “365 days of sunshine a year” but what about all the snow? Actually most years we don’t get any snow and, when we do, it’s just on the top of the mountain. This year it seems a bit more chilly. Whatever happened to global warming?

Currently the days are around 25 degrees C (which is still very pleasant for February) but the nights are a sobering 12 degrees C (and yes, that feels cold if you’re used to central heating!)

Most of us have had enough snow at home to be getting on with but I still find it fascinating that I can lie on Puerto Rico beach or Mogan beach in sunny, mid 20s C heat and look at the snow on top of Mount Teide, Tenerife, across the sea! The weather is forecast to get a bit warmer in March (hooray) but to be honest it isn’t too bad right now. At least we still have sun during the day! ;-)

You can view more photos of the snow here: http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=4992

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/1073/snow-in-gran-canaria-february-2011/feed/ 0 Floods in Gran Canaria http://www.cunningcanary.com/1071/floods-in-gran-canaria/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/1071/floods-in-gran-canaria/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:04:22 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=1071 You can see from the pictures on here: http://www.hollandsenieuwe.com/blog/canarische-eilanden-overspoeld-met-regen_24707/ how bad the flooding in Gran Canaria can get. I remember during my first ever month on the island we had a torrential downpour and the shop underneath the hotel I was in was flooded up to the ceiling! The rain had nowhere to go so a lot of roads were closed as well. The drainage in Gran Canaria isn’t up to much but then it only rains a few times a year so the problem is quite rare. There has been quite a bit of rain in the past couple of weeks but fortunately the weather in Gran Canaria in February is supposed to be better with plenty of warmth and sun 8-) so if you’re coming on holiday to Gran Canaria within the next few weeks you should get good weather!

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/1071/floods-in-gran-canaria/feed/ 0 Gran Canaria Weather December http://www.cunningcanary.com/1031/gran-canaria-weather-december/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/1031/gran-canaria-weather-december/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:51:59 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=1031 Weather in Gran Canaria in December is generally better than the weather back home, which is why it is such a popular destination, especially for Christmas and New Year. Gran Canaria Xmas weather varies but in my 11 years there I’ve seen sunny Christmases (yes, and sunbathed on the beach!) and grey ones. It’s always “warm” though, at least 15 deg C and sometimes in the low to mid 20s. Occasionally it can reach the 30s too but only if there is a calima (hot winds from the Sahara), something that happens several times a year.

Although the Canaries Christmas weather might be the deciding factor in picking Gran Canaria as your destination this Christmas, there are plenty of other reasons to go. Christmas and New Year in the Canaries is a busy time. It’s just as busy as during the peak months of July and August, meaning everything will be open for business :-)

The Gran Canaria Christmas weather means you will return home with a tan. The weather can vary during this time but you should be fine wearing short sleeves in the daytimes and a light jacket in the evenings.

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/1031/gran-canaria-weather-december/feed/ 0 The Weather Right Now in Gran Canaria http://www.cunningcanary.com/989/the-weather-right-now-in-gran-canaria/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/989/the-weather-right-now-in-gran-canaria/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:42:09 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=989 Today I woke up to 40 degrees C… even though I have to work this morning I am definitely going to make time for a dip in the sea this afternoon. 40 degrees is not unusual in Gran Canaria in August but it tends to leave me feeling in need of a swim and plenty of drinks (not the alcoholic kind either!) These temperatures are forecast to continue for a while so if you’re coming over soon bring plenty of sun cream and don’t forget to drink lots of water!

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/989/the-weather-right-now-in-gran-canaria/feed/ 0 Hot Hot Hot!! The Weather in Gran Canaria Right Now http://www.cunningcanary.com/964/hot-hot-hot-the-weather-in-gran-canaria-right-now/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/964/hot-hot-hot-the-weather-in-gran-canaria-right-now/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:41:45 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=964 The current June weather in Gran Canaria is about 25 degrees C. The sun is shining and there’s a really gentle breeze. June is one of my favourite months here because the weather is so perfect. July and August tend to be to hot for me. Well it’s OK if you’re on holiday of course because you can cool off in the sea or in the pool :-) According to the forecast, the hot weather is set to stay so if you’ve booked a holiday in Gran Canaria in the next few weeks you’re in luck because it’s really beautiful right now.

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/964/hot-hot-hot-the-weather-in-gran-canaria-right-now/feed/ 0 End of February Weather in Gran Canaria http://www.cunningcanary.com/869/end-of-february-weather-in-gran-canaria/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/869/end-of-february-weather-in-gran-canaria/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:20:54 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=869 So what is the weather in Gran Canaria right now? Actually it might not be the sun and blue skies you had your fingers crossed for!! There is another storm on its way, according to some weather reports. This is one of the storm photos from last week. You can see the sea coming over the (very high) Puerto Rico harbour wall:

Puerto Rico harbour last week

There is a chance of rain today. It looks overcast and there are high winds forecast too. It’s not all doom and gloom though. Some weather websites for Gran Canaria don’t think there will be another storm or even rain. Who knows?

By the way it was 28ºC in the south yesterday and 30ºC in the north so at least it’s warm, even if there is going to be some rain :-D

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/869/end-of-february-weather-in-gran-canaria/feed/ 0 Bad Weather in Gran Canaria http://www.cunningcanary.com/867/bad-weather-in-gran-canaria/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/867/bad-weather-in-gran-canaria/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:21:02 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=867 If you are wondering about the mid February weather in Gran Canaria you might be wishing you hadn’t! Right now we have rain, high winds and storms. There were eight metre waves crashing into Puerto Mogan yesterday (the harbour was damaged) and there is water cascading down the mountains. Sardina del Norte was also damaged by the storm and there was some snow in the mountains but it’s melted now.

Tenerife was without power for almost ten hours yesterday too, because of the weather. While this isn’t going to last forever, it’s been one of the rainiest weeks I can remember. It’s also wet in the south of Spain, if that makes you feel better!

The boat trips from Puerto Rico and Mogan are cancelled because of high waves and rough seas. The bars are open, of course, but when the weather is like this, there isn’t really that much to do apart from visit an indoor shopping centre or find a nice bar! I’ll keep you posted on the weather. Hopefully the sun will be back soon :-)

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/867/bad-weather-in-gran-canaria/feed/ 19 The Weather in Gran Canaria Right Now http://www.cunningcanary.com/833/the-weather-in-gran-canaria-right-now/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/833/the-weather-in-gran-canaria-right-now/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:31:45 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=833 Despite the freezing temperatures all over Europe and the UK right now, it was a blissful 25ºC in the Canaries today :-) If you are thinking about a winter sun holiday to Gran Canaria to get away from the cold weather at home, now’s a great time to come over. The weather is forecast to stay good. January can be a bit chilly in Gran Canaria actually but this year it seems to have been really good so far!

]]> http://www.cunningcanary.com/833/the-weather-in-gran-canaria-right-now/feed/ 0 The Temperatures in Gran Canaria at Christmas http://www.cunningcanary.com/745/the-temperatures-in-gran-canaria-at-christmas/ http://www.cunningcanary.com/745/the-temperatures-in-gran-canaria-at-christmas/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:04:11 +0000 Victoria http://www.cunningcanary.com/?p=745 First of all, if you’re going to Gran Canaria at Christmas, don’t worry about the weather. I’ve been here for nearly 11 years and I’ve never had a rainy or cold Christmas 8-) Obviously it’s not going to be 40ºC like in August but you won’t need a heavy coat. Locals like me usually opt for a light jacket in the daytime but tourists are often bare-armed and warm enough.

Photo by Pcesarperez

Photo by Pcesarperez

If it’s a white Christmas you’re after, you can stay home, but if you fancy a warm Christmas with perhaps a few beers in a beach bar and some sun, check out our What’s On at Christmas in Gran Canaria post.

The weather in Gran Canaria at Christmas is usually good. Expect 20ºC and sun. The temperature might be a bit less and the sun might not be out but it’s usually quite pleasant. The weather at Xmas in Las Palmas might be a few degrees cooler than in the south but it’s better than in the UK anyway!

If you’re worried about warm weather at Xmas Canaries weather doesn’t normally let you down. The bars and restaurants will be open and there will be a great atmosphere. A Gran Canaria Xmas is a great way to recharge your batteries for 2010 and enjoy a wonderful break in the sun.

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