🌡️ Extreme heat🔥 Wildfire

Natural hazards Canary Islands

Spain · total risk 21% (Elevated) — our indicative estimate for a two-week stay in high season, based on 2017–2025.

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In our estimate, Canary Islands scores a total risk of 21% (elevated). The main natural hazards for a summer holiday are extreme heat (15%) and wildfire (12%). Below you'll find the full profile, what happened in recent years, the best time to travel and practical travel advice.

Risk profile

🔥 Wildfire12% · Modest

🌡️ Extreme heat15% · Modest

🌊 Flooding4% · Low

⛈️ Storm / severe weather5% · Low

🌋 Seismic / volcanic6% · Low

Percentage = indicative chance that a two-week stay in high season is noticeably disrupted by this hazard. Based on 2017–2025, not an official forecast.

When is the best time to visit Canary Islands?

Risk spread across the year · Calima (Saharan dust) mainly winter/spring

Jan19°

Feb19°

Mar19°

Apr19°

May20°

Jun22°

Jul22°

Aug23°

Sep24°

Oct23°

Nov22°

Dec21°

Avg. maximum temperature per month · climate normal 2019–2024 (ERA5)

What happened here? (2017–2025)

2021La Palma volcanic eruption: 85 days, 7,000 evacuees, 3,000 buildings destroyed
2023Large Tenerife wildfire: 15,000 ha, 26,000 people evacuated
2024Calima episodes with strongly reduced air quality

Travel advice

Climatologically the most stable "warm" alternative in Spain (22–28 °C year-round). The volcanic risk is real but well monitored.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Canary Islands?

In our indicative estimate, Canary Islands scores a total risk of 21% (elevated): the chance that a two-week stay in high season is noticeably disrupted by natural hazards — from smoke or heat stress to evacuation. This is based on the historical frequency in 2017–2025 and is not an official forecast. Most holidays pass without incident even in higher-risk areas; always check the live map and local warnings just before departure.

What is the biggest natural hazard in Canary Islands?

Extreme heat is the dominant risk at 15%, followed by wildfire (12%). Climatologically the most stable "warm" alternative in Spain (22–28 °C year-round). The volcanic risk is real but well monitored.

When is the best time to visit Canary Islands?

Risk spread across the year · Calima (Saharan dust) mainly winter/spring. Outside the peak months the risk of natural hazards is considerably lower, and it is also quieter and often cheaper.

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The percentages are indicative estimates based on the historical frequency and scale of events in 2017–2025 (EFFIS/Copernicus, EM-DAT, national weather services). They are not an official forecast. The live fire danger above is official, current data. Just before departure, consult the live map and local warnings.