Rule
Golden Hour
Tenerife - Golden Hour - Spanish Coast & Islands
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
Currently
Real-time conditionsLow Cloud Cover40%
Mid Cloud Cover0%
High Cloud Cover0%
Sun Elevation-51.8° (Astronomical night)
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in Atlantic/Canary
Next opportunity
Exceptional Golden Hour (breezy) at Sunset
Tenerife
Mon, Apr 13 · 19:58–20:44 · 1h window
Medium confidence
45%
🌇Golden Hour Potential95.5-96.9%
Low Cloud Cover: 24%
Mid Cloud Cover: 0%
High Cloud Cover: 0%
Sun Elevation: 18.8° (Daylight)
Exceptional Golden Hour (breezy) at Sunrise
Tenerife
Tue, Apr 14 · 07:25–08:11
🌇Golden Hour Potential:91.9-92.4%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Tenerife
Thu, Apr 16 · 20:00–20:46
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Tenerife
Fri, Apr 17 · 20:00–20:47
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
What this forecast looks for
Plain-language explanation from the ruleSpain's geographic diversity creates distinct golden hour characteristics across regions. The Mediterranean's warm, dry air produces consistently clear golden light, while Canary Islands' volcanic topography adds dramatic elevation changes that extend the magic hour as peaks catch final light.
Cadaqués, where Salvador Dalí found inspiration, exemplifies Mediterranean golden light—the whitewashed village glows against rocky headlands as the sun sets over Cap de Creus. The Balearic Islands benefit from their island isolation, creating 360-degree golden hour opportunities with both sunrise and sunset over water.
What makes Spanish golden hour unique:
- Dalí's light - Costa Brava's crystalline quality that captivated Surrealist painters
- Volcanic altitude - Canary Island peaks like Teide catch alpenglow long after coastal sunset
- Mediterranean clarity - Dry summer air creates sharp, warm light without haze
- Island horizons - Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca offer unobstructed ocean golden hours
Best photography windows: Mediterranean coast April-October for stable high pressure; Canary Islands year-round but especially November-March for lower sun angles. Volcanic landscapes benefit from side-lighting—shoot Mount Teide at sunrise or sunset rather than midday. Coastal villages glow most intensely 20-30 minutes before sunset when building facades catch horizontal light.
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72-hour requirements breakdown
What passed or failed, hour by hour0matching hours in the next 92 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time Atlantic/Canary | Golden Hour Any | Golden Hour Potential ≥ 80.0% | Precipitation Chance ≤ 5.0% | Visibility ≥ 1000.0m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 8 | ||||
| 05:00 | ✕ | 17% | 53% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 12% | 68% | 24134m |
| 07:00 | ✓ | 100% | 82% | 24135m |
| 08:00 | ✓ | 84% | 26% | 24135m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 11% | 13% | 24134m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 13902m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 10532m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 10754m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 11182m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 16% | 26% | 24134m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 17% | 13% | 24134m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24135m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24135m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 14% | 0% | 24134m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 79% | 0% | 24135m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 78% | 39% | 13276m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 79% | 39% | 14358m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 16% | 39% | 24134m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 14% | 53% | 24135m |
| Thu, Apr 9 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 12% | 67% | 24135m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 12% | 82% | 24135m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 9% | 74% | 13361m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 16% | 66% | 14523m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 15% | 58% | 14916m |
| 05:00 | ✕ | 16% | 57% | 24135m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 14% | 57% | 12026m |
| 07:00 | ✓ | 58% | 56% | 4821m |
| 08:00 | ✓ | 71% | 50% | 1393m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 12% | 45% | 9312m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 12% | 39% | 9465m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 13% | 45% | 10377m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 16% | 50% | 10971m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 14% | 56% | 10163m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 15% | 50% | 10227m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 15% | 45% | 10190m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 14% | 39% | 10434m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 14% | 53% | 10288m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 14% | 67% | 10363m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 81% | 82% | 10720m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 91% | 67% | 18285m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 82% | 53% | 12886m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 14% | 39% | 10079m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 15% | 45% | 12886m |
| Fri, Apr 10 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 13% | 50% | 11506m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 11% | 56% | 22802m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 16% | 50% | 22477m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 16% | 45% | 24134m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 16% | 39% | 16757m |
| 05:00 | ✕ | 16% | 45% | 14908m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 15% | 50% | 22897m |
| 07:00 | ✓ | 79% | 56% | 11406m |
| 08:00 | ✓ | 88% | 56% | 9869m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 15% | 56% | 10491m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 15% | 56% | 12288m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 8.1% | 54% | 11137m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 8.3% | 51% | 6836m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 9.3% | 49% | 1513m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 14% | 46% | 9595m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 14% | 42% | 9254m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 13% | 39% | 8065m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 13% | 45% | 9419m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 15% | 50% | 9223m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 90% | 56% | 12078m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 88% | 37% | 21859m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 80% | 19% | 10277m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 14% | 0% | 24135m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 13% | 13% | 24134m |
| Sat, Apr 11 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 12% | 26% | 24135m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 15% | 39% | 24134m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 15% | 26% | 24134m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 16% | 13% | 24134m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✕ | 14% | 13% | 16268m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 16% | 26% | 24135m |
| 07:00 | ✓ | 96% | 39% | 24135m |
| 08:00 | ✓ | 96% | 26% | 18211m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 16% | 13% | 12286m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 6362m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 12286m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 18211m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 15% | 4.9% | 24135m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 14% | 9.8% | 24135m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 14% | 15% | 24135m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 13% | 23% | 22723m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 12% | 31% | 21310m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 67% | 39% | 19898m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 70% | 46% | 19985m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 69% | 53% | 20073m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 14% | 59% | 20160m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 12% | 67% | 17921m |
| Sun, Apr 12 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 11% | 74% | 15682m |
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).
What does Golden Hour Potential mean?
Inputs that drive the scoreThis derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.
| Time Atlantic/Canary | Golden Hour | High Clouds % | Low Clouds % | Mid-Level Clouds % | Relative Humidity % | Total Cloud Coverage % | Wind Speed m/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 9
Sunrise 07:46
Sunset 20:27 | |||||||
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 40% | 0% | 80% | 40% | 6.4m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 3% | 43% | 0% | 81% | 43% | 6.8m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 26% | 0% | 84% | 26% | 6.9m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 49% | 0% | 82% | 49% | 7.6m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 59% | 0% | 82% | 59% | 8.9m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 0% | 40% | 0% | 80% | 40% | 9m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 0% | 54% | 0% | 78% | 54% | 9.6m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 0% | 55% | 0% | 77% | 55% | 9m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 0% | 55% | 0% | 75% | 55% | 8.1m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 0% | 26% | 0% | 66% | 26% | 8.9m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 0% | 50% | 0% | 64% | 50% | 9m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 0% | 18% | 0% | 69% | 18% | 8.6m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 0% | 8% | 0% | 68% | 8% | 8.6m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 0% | 2% | 0% | 68% | 2% | 9.1m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 0% | 1% | 0% | 68% | 1% | 9.6m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 0% | 1% | 0% | 70% | 1% | 9.6m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 0% | 1% | 0% | 71% | 1% | 9.2m/s |
| 20:00 | - | 0% | 12% | 0% | 73% | 12% | 9m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 31% | 0% | 77% | 31% | 9.1m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 45% | 0% | 77% | 45% | 9m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 41% | 0% | 75% | 41% | 8.4m/s |
| Fri, Apr 10
Sunrise 07:46
Sunset 20:27 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 53% | 0% | 76% | 53% | 7.8m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 76% | 0% | 75% | 76% | 7.7m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 28% | 0% | 72% | 28% | 7.5m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 12% | 0% | 71% | 12% | 7.5m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 8% | 0% | 72% | 8% | 6.7m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 9% | 0% | 76% | 9% | 6.4m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 2% | 0% | 79% | 2% | 6.7m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 4% | 0% | 84% | 4% | 7m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 0% | 23% | 0% | 81% | 23% | 7.6m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 0% | 24% | 0% | 81% | 24% | 7.4m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 0% | 37% | 0% | 78% | 37% | 7.6m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 0% | 84% | 0% | 78% | 84% | 8.5m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 0% | 70% | 0% | 84% | 70% | 8.6m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 0% | 58% | 0% | 82% | 58% | 9.3m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 0% | 32% | 0% | 80% | 32% | 10m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 0% | 42% | 0% | 78% | 42% | 9.5m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 0% | 51% | 0% | 78% | 51% | 10m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 0% | 48% | 0% | 79% | 48% | 9.7m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 0% | 23% | 0% | 79% | 23% | 8.2m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 0% | 15% | 0% | 78% | 15% | 7.3m/s |
| 20:00 | - | 0% | 6% | 0% | 79% | 6% | 7.3m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 7% | 0% | 79% | 7% | 7.1m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 2% | 1% | 0% | 77% | 2% | 7.3m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 56% | 1% | 0% | 79% | 56% | 7m/s |
| Sat, Apr 11
Sunrise 07:45
Sunset 20:27 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 61% | 2% | 0% | 80% | 61% | 6.4m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 1% | 0% | 80% | 5% | 6.1m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 4% | 0% | 79% | 4% | 6.3m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 20% | 0% | 79% | 20% | 6.5m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 6% | 0% | 80% | 6% | 6.7m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 5% | 0% | 82% | 5% | 7.1m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 8% | 0% | 85% | 8% | 6.8m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 20% | 0% | 86% | 20% | 6.7m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 1% | 20% | 0% | 82% | 20% | 5.8m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 2% | 19% | 0% | 79% | 19% | 4.9m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 3% | 19% | 0% | 75% | 19% | 4.1m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 2% | 31% | 0% | 75% | 31% | 3.8m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 1% | 43% | 0% | 76% | 43% | 3.6m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 0% | 55% | 0% | 76% | 55% | 3.3m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 0% | 56% | 0% | 77% | 56% | 3.3m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 0% | 58% | 0% | 77% | 58% | 3.3m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 0% | 60% | 0% | 78% | 60% | 3.2m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 0% | 63% | 0% | 80% | 63% | 3.6m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 0% | 67% | 0% | 82% | 67% | 4m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 0% | 71% | 0% | 83% | 71% | 4.4m/s |
| 20:00 | - | 0% | 67% | 0% | 79% | 67% | 4.7m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 62% | 0% | 76% | 62% | 4.9m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 57% | 0% | 72% | 57% | 5.2m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 65% | 0% | 75% | 65% | 5.7m/s |
| Sun, Apr 12
Sunrise 07:44
Sunset 20:28 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 72% | 0% | 77% | 72% | 6.2m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 80% | 0% | 80% | 80% | 6.7m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 76% | 0% | 77% | 76% | 6.3m/s |
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.
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