Calima will continue to affect the Canary Islands today, alongside cloudy skies, scattered rain, and the potential for isolated thunderstorms in some areas. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasts a slight drop in maximum temperatures, although highs will still exceed 30 degrees Celsius in certain regions.
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, temperatures will reach 30 degrees, with minimums of 24 degrees in both capitals. Winds will be light to moderate, primarily from the east or northeast, with some strong gusts in certain locations.
Here’s the forecast for each island:
Lanzarote
Cloudy skies will prevail, with a low chance of occasional rain later in the day and high levels of calima. Minimum temperatures will remain stable, while maximums may see a slight decrease. Arrecife is expected to see temperatures of 25 degrees minimum and 29 degrees maximum.
Fuerteventura
Similar weather is expected, with cloudy skies and a slight chance of occasional rain. Local maxima may reach 30 degrees along the west coast. Minimum temperatures will be around 24 degrees and maximums will be 27 degrees in Puerto del Rosario.
Gran Canaria
This island will also see cloudy skies with potential rain and isolated thunderstorms later. Maximum temperatures will drop slightly in the interior and higher regions, with coastal areas still expected to exceed 30 degrees. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, temperatures will range from 24 degrees minimum to 30 degrees maximum, with the wind predominantly from the northeast.
Tenerife
Tenerife will have cloudy skies and a risk of isolation thunderstorms late in the day. Nighttime temperatures will decrease in higher terrain, while coastal areas remain stable. Expect maximums over 30 degrees at lower altitudes, with Santa Cruz de Tenerife seeing 24 degrees minimum and 30 degrees maximum.
La Gomera
Cloudy skies will dominate, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms later. Highs will drop slightly, but coastal temperatures will remain above 30 degrees, with San Sebastián de La Gomera expecting 25 degrees minimum and 30 degrees maximum.
La Palma
On La Palma, expect cloud cover and the possibility of rain with isolated thunderstorms later. Temperatures will see a light to moderate decrease. In Santa Cruz de La Palma, temperatures will range from 25 degrees minimum to 29 degrees maximum.
El Hierro
El Hierro will also experience clouds and a chance of afternoon rain and thunderstorms. The forecast indicates temperatures will drop slightly, with maximums expected to exceed 30 degrees in coastal areas. In Valverde, temperatures will range from 21 degrees minimum to 26 degrees maximum.
