Goodbye calima, hello trade winds and rain: This week's weather in the Canary Islands

After a weekend marked by heat and dust-laden skies, the Canary Islands are set to see a significant weather shift this week. The calima, a haze of Saharan dust, is clearing as the northern trade winds return, bringing cooler temperatures, rain in mountainous areas, and a more seasonally typical climate.

The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) are forecasting a drop in temperatures and an increase in cloud cover, with the possibility of light rain in certain areas. Here's what to expect each day this week:

Tuesday
Northern regions will see variable cloud cover, while other areas remain mostly clear. Some clouds may form in interior areas of La Palma and Tenerife in the afternoon, with a chance of light rain in southern Tenerife. High temperatures will continue to drop slightly to moderately, and winds will shift from northeasterly to northerly later in the day.

Expected temperatures for the islands:

• Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 20°C (min) and 25°C (max)
• Province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 20°C (min) and 24°C (max)

The province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife includes La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.

The province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria includes Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Wednesday
Cloud cover will dominate, especially in the north of higher-altitude islands. There is a low chance of light, occasional rain in the northern and southern slopes of the mountainous islands. Temperatures will drop again slightly, with moderate northerly winds easing in western islands.

Expected temperatures for the islands:

• Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 18°C (min) and 24°C (max)
• Province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 19°C (min) and 24°C (max)

Thursday
Cloudy intervals persist, with light, occasional rain possible in the northern and southern slopes of the mountainous islands, especially after midday. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura may also see isolated, light rain. Temperatures are expected to remain stable or drop slightly, with moderate winds easing later in the day.

Expected temperatures for the islands:

• Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 18°C (min) and 24°C (max)
• Province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 18°C (min) and 23°C (max)

Friday
Although forecasts remain uncertain, AEMET (the Spanish Meteorological Agency) anticipates predominantly cloudy skies with a likelihood of light rain, especially in mountainous islands. Temperatures may continue to drop, accompanied by light winds.

Expected temperatures for the islands:

• Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 18°C (min) and 24°C (max)
• Province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 18°C (min) and 23°C (max)

The return of the trade winds signals a return to cooler, wetter weather, more typical for November in the Canary Islands. Residents and visitors should prepare for a mix of light rain and cooler conditions throughout the week.