After several days of suspended dust, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasts that the haze (calima) affecting the Canary Islands will dissipate by the end of Sunday. However, a slight impact may linger over the mountainous islands. The day is expected to bring generally light variable winds, with breezes prevailing across much of the archipelago.
General Conditions Across the Islands
- Eastern Province: Predominantly clear skies, apart from occasional intervals of high clouds.
- Western Province: Generally few clouds, with intermittent high clouds and evolving cloudiness over inland areas of the mountainous islands.
- Sea State: Variable winds, mostly from the east, with force 1 to 4. A moderate swell or choppy sea is expected, occasionally increasing to a storm surge in areas such as the central islands, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Northwest swells may reach wave heights of around one metre.
Island-Specific Forecasts for Sunday
- Tenerife:
Mostly clear skies with occasional high clouds. Early morning cloudiness may develop along eastern slopes, followed by evolving clouds inland in the afternoon. A light haze (calima) will dissipate by the end of the day. Temperatures remain steady, with a slight chance of light frost in the central mountain ranges. Winds will be light and variable, with breezes predominating.- Temperatures: Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Min 15°C / Max 22°C
- La Gomera:
Cloudy intervals in northern areas, with scattered clouds and high clouds elsewhere. A mild haze will diminish later in the day. Stable temperatures and light variable winds with breezes expected.- Temperatures: San Sebastián de La Gomera: Min 15°C / Max 22°C
- La Palma:
Some cloudy intervals are expected, with a low chance of light, occasional rain in inland areas during the afternoon. A light haze will fade towards the end of the day. Temperatures will see little variation, and winds will be light and variable with a predominance of breezes.- Temperatures: Santa Cruz de La Palma: Min 16°C / Max 21°C
- El Hierro:
Cloudy intervals throughout the day, with a slight possibility of light, scattered rain in inland areas by midday. A mild haze will clear as the day progresses. Stable temperatures and light variable winds, mainly breezes.- Temperatures: Valverde: Min 10°C / Max 16°C
- Gran Canaria:
Mostly clear skies, with occasional high clouds. Early morning clouds may develop along the east coast, and inland areas in the north could see evolving clouds in the afternoon. A light haze will gradually disappear. Temperatures are expected to remain steady. Winds will be light, predominantly easterly, with breezes along the coasts.- Temperatures: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Min 17°C / Max 21°C
- Lanzarote:
Clear skies prevail, interrupted by occasional high clouds and some low morning clouds along the east coast. Maximum temperatures may rise slightly, potentially reaching locally moderate levels inland. Minimum temperatures will remain unchanged or drop slightly. Light winds will shift from an initial easterly and southerly direction to a northerly flow in the afternoon.- Temperatures: Arrecife: Min 14°C / Max 22°C
- Fuerteventura:
Mainly clear skies, with brief intervals of high clouds and low morning clouds along the eastern coast. Maximum temperatures will increase slightly, possibly moderately in inland areas. Minimum temperatures will remain steady or drop slightly. Winds will start light and easterly, gradually turning northerly as the day goes on.- Temperatures: Puerto del Rosario: Min 16°C / Max 22°C
Sunday’s forecast points to improving visibility as the haze (calima) lifts, leaving mostly stable weather conditions with minimal changes in temperature. Variable winds and breezy conditions will dominate, along with calm seas and a mild rise in temperatures on some islands. Residents and visitors can look forward to clear skies with only occasional clouds and a gradual return to normal visibility across the Canary Islands.
