This Sunday, a mild calima is expected to emerge in the Canary Islands, gradually spreading from east to west. The day will feature periods of high clouds with temperatures generally staying the same or experiencing a slight increase, as reported by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).
Coastal areas will see a light easterly breeze, while the higher elevations and mid-slopes will experience moderate southeasterly winds.
Regarding marine conditions, a northeast wind of force 4 or 5 is typical across the archipelago, bringing with it swell and locally strong waves. The swell will predominantly come from the northwest, with heights ranging from 1 to 2 meters.
Calima and other island-specific weather forecast details
- Tenerife: Expect high cloud intervals and, in the northeast, some low cloud intervals in the early morning. Light calima in the late hours, mainly on the southern and eastern slopes, is possible. Temperatures will remain steady, with slight increases on summits and slight decreases on the east coast. The northern and southwestern regions will see a rise in maximum temperatures, with little change elsewhere. The coasts will have light easterly winds, with moderate intervals in the early morning on the southeast coasts, and moderate southeasterly winds on the peaks and midlands.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Min 18°C, Max 25°C - La Gomera: High cloud intervals are forecast, with some low clouds in the north during the early morning. Light calima late in the day, mainly on southern and eastern slopes, is not ruled out. Temperatures will stay fairly constant. Light easterly winds on the coasts, with moderate intervals on the northwest coasts during the early morning, and moderate southeasterly winds on the peaks and midlands.
San Sebastián de La Gomera: Min 17°C, Max 23°C - La Palma: Similar conditions to Tenerife and La Gomera, with unchanged or slightly rising temperatures. Winds will be generally light from the east on the coasts, with moderate intervals in the early morning on the north and southeast coasts, and moderate southeasterly winds on the peaks and midlands.
Santa Cruz de La Palma: Min 19°C, Max 24°C - El Hierro: High cloud intervals, especially in the northeast, are expected in the early morning. Light calima late in the day, mainly affecting southern and eastern slopes, is possible. Temperatures will remain stable. Light easterly winds on the coasts, with moderate intervals in the early morning, and moderate southeasterly winds on the summits and midlands.
Valverde: Min 15°C, Max 19°C - Gran Canaria: Conditions similar to Tenerife, with minimum temperatures unchanged except for slight rises on summits and slight falls on the east coasts. Maximum temperatures will rise in the northeast and southwest, with little change elsewhere. Light easterly winds on the coasts, with moderate intervals on the northeast coasts during central hours, and moderate southeasterly winds on the peaks and midlands.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Min 20°C, Max 24°C - Fuerteventura: High cloud intervals from mid-morning, with mist in the early morning that dissipates quickly. Light calima from midday. Minimum temperatures will fall, while maximum temperatures will rise, especially in the west. Light easterly winds, with moderate southeasterly winds on the western slope.
Puerto del Rosario: Min 18°C, Max 24°C - Lanzarote: High cloud intervals in the latter part of the day. Early morning mist, dissipating quickly, followed by light calima from midday. Minimum temperatures are in decline, while maximum temperatures will experience little change in the south and a slight rise elsewhere, more marked in the northwest. Winds will be light to moderate from the east, with strong southeast intervals on the western slope.
Arrecife: Min 17°C, Max 24°C
