After days marked by suspended Saharan dust, the atmosphere across the Canary Islands is beginning to clear. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has confirmed that the calima episode is easing, bringing improved visibility and more stable conditions from this Thursday onwards.
General outlook for Thursday
According to the forecast, skies across much of the archipelago will be slightly cloudy or mostly clear. In the north-eastern areas of the islands, however, cloud intervals are expected below 700 to 800 metres, with cloud cover becoming more persistent during the night.
Temperatures will remain largely steady, though inland areas may see slight decreases, which could be locally moderate at higher elevations. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach around 21°C in Tenerife, while the lowest values may fall to approximately 13°C on El Hierro.
Wind conditions
Winds will blow at moderate strength from the north-east. Stronger intervals are forecast on south-eastern slopes and in the extreme north-western areas of the islands, where locally very strong gusts cannot be ruled out. Along western coasts, lighter breezes are expected. On Mount Teide, winds will be light and predominantly easterly.
Island-by-island forecast
Gran Canaria:
Partly cloudy or mostly clear overall, with intervals of medium and high cloud during the first half of the day. In the north-east, below 700–800 metres, cloudy intervals will persist, becoming more noticeable overnight. Temperatures in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will range between approximately 17°C and 21°C.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura:
Cloudy intervals are forecast during the early morning hours, gradually giving way to lighter cloud cover or clear skies as the morning progresses. Temperatures will see little variation, although inland and higher areas may experience a slight drop.
A welcome improvement
The gradual disappearance of the calima represents a welcome change for residents and visitors alike. Clearer skies, improved air quality and stable temperatures will once again define the weather across the islands, restoring the typically bright and mild conditions for which the archipelago is known.
