Saharan dust: Calima forecast for the Canary Islands
Here you can find the current weather report for your Canary Island:
Today's Canary Islands weather
On Saturday, the Canary Islands will see mostly dry and frequently sunny weather. According to the Spanish meteorological service Aemet, the denser cloud fields will be concentrated mainly on the northern sides of the mountainous islands, whilst longer spells of fine weather will prevail on many southern slopes and along the coasts. A slight influence of the Calima will be particularly noticeable at higher altitudes, causing the air to be somewhat hazy there, without significantly affecting visibility in the lower-lying regions.
Temperatures are generally at summery levels, with minimum temperatures between 19 and 24 degrees and maximum temperatures mostly in the range of 26 to 30 degrees. On some south- and west-facing slopes, as well as in the island's interior, temperatures will climb slightly higher. According to the Aemet's forecast, night-time lows will remain largely consistent, whilst daytime highs in inland areas will rise slightly to moderately in some places and will mostly remain at current levels along the coasts.
The wind will blow mainly from the north-east, reaching moderate strength along the coasts; in typical wind corridors and along the south and west coasts, it will at times be strong, with locally strong gusts at the start and end of the day. At medium altitudes and in mountainous areas, the wind will tend to veer east to south-east and remain lighter there; on Tenerife's highest peaks, however, a moderate south-westerly wind will prevail.
The current weather forecast for the Canary Islands can be found above
As you can see there, we do not provide a general weather forecast for the Canary Islands. The weather there is just as varied as the individual Canary Islands themselves. After all, the Canary Islands cover an area of just under 7,500 square kilometres. For this reason, there is no such thing as the ‚Canary Islands‘ weather.
At the top of this page, you will find links to the forecasts for the eight main Canary Islands. The linked pages then provide the exact weather conditions and temperatures for the selected Canary Island. You will also find several different weather forecasts there. For example, we provide separate forecasts for Tenerife North and Tenerife South. Even within these areas, rainfall, hours of sunshine and wind speeds often vary considerably.
So don’t just settle for a general overview of the weather in the Canary Islands – take this opportunity to find out the specifics: at Teneriffa News, you’ll always find the exact weather forecast for where you live or are travelling to.
Incidentally, compared to Central Europe, the weather in the Canary Islands is mild and consistent all year round. Average temperatures always remain in double figures. In summer, however, it does not get too hot, as the trade winds provide a pleasant breeze. The average sea temperature is between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius, meaning that a beach holiday is possible in the Canary Islands even in winter. A notable weather phenomenon is the Calima. You can find more information about this here.
But enough of the general weather information for the Canary Islands. Why not choose your island from the list above and find out what the weather’s like there? We hope you have a sunny day!