Calima intensifies across the Canary Islands with highs of 34°C expected this Friday
The Canary Islands will continue to experience the effects of calima today, Friday, with hazy skies, rising temperatures, and even the possibility of isolated showers in some southern areas, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
Daytime highs are forecast to reach 32–34°C in central regions of the archipelago, particularly in the south and west-facing slopes of Gran Canaria, where localised peaks of 34°C are possible. Lighter conditions are expected along the coasts.
Alongside the heat, haze is set to increase throughout the day, reducing visibility in some areas. Winds will generally be light to moderate from the northeast, with coastal breezes along the southwest of the mountainous islands. In the highlands, winds will shift southerly, with stronger southwesterlies at higher altitudes.
For those heading out to sea, the forecast indicates northeast winds of force 4–5 along the southeast and west coasts of the islands, with occasional gusts reaching force 6. Elsewhere, winds will remain at force 3–4. Moderate seas are expected, with areas of rougher conditions until the evening, and a northeast swell of 1–2 metres.
Island by island forecast for Friday 22nd August:
LANZAROTE
Skies will be partly cloudy with medium and high cloud layers, and the chance of light, brief showers later in the day. Haze at higher levels will increase. Temperatures will remain steady, with maximums above 30°C in the southeast.
FUERTEVENTURA
Similar conditions to Lanzarote with intervals of cloud and possible rain showers during the afternoon or evening. Light calima at altitude. Temperatures will hold steady, with up to 32°C locally in the southeast.
GRAN CANARIA
Partly cloudy skies with the chance of isolated showers this afternoon, especially in the south of the island. Low cloud limited to the north below 600–700 metres, clearing during central hours. Calima will increase during the day, particularly in the southern midlands. Temperatures will remain high, with 32–34°C in the southern and western midlands. Breezes will dominate in the southwest coasts, with stronger gusts possible in the southeast and west.
TENERIFE
Cloudy intervals with the chance of light showers later in the day. Low cloud in the north below 700–900 metres. Calima will intensify, especially in inland in the south of the island. Temperatures stable, reaching over 30°C in the south and west midlands. Breezes will dominate along western coasts, with stronger winds in the highlands from the southwest.
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