THURSDAY WEATHER: Calima and light rain persist across the Canary Islands
Light calima and scattered rain are expected to continue across the Canary Islands today, Thursday, according to the latest forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).
Forecasters say there is a low probability of light, isolated showers across parts of the archipelago, while a light dust haze (calima) is likely to affect the more eastern islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura during the first half of the day.
Winds will generally be moderate from the north or north-east, strengthening in higher areas during the afternoon.
General outlook
Across Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, skies will be partly cloudy with only a small chance of brief, light showers. The possibility of light calima remains during the morning.
In the northern parts of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the western islands, skies will be mostly cloudy with occasional light rain, which could become locally moderate later in the evening.
Elsewhere, particularly in the south, conditions will remain largely dry with only occasional cloud and a slight chance of isolated light showers.
Daytime temperatures will remain largely unchanged, while night-time temperatures may rise slightly inland. However, weak frost is still possible in the central peaks of Tenerife.
Sea conditions
At sea, northerly to north-easterly winds of force 4 to 5 are expected, strengthening to force 6 offshore. The sea state will range from moderate to rough, with a north or north-west swell of 4 to 5 metres, gradually easing to 3 to 4 metres later in the afternoon, and 2 to 3 metres overnight. Occasional showers are also possible.
Island-by-island forecast for Thursday 5th March 2026:
Tenerife
Mostly cloudy in the north with light rain, especially in mid-altitude areas, becoming more overcast at night when rainfall could turn locally moderate. Elsewhere, partly cloudy with a small chance of light showers, mainly in the south during the afternoon. Maximum temperatures largely unchanged. Minimum temperatures steady, though slightly higher in the peaks where weak frost remains possible. Moderate north-easterly winds, occasionally strong along the east coast and in higher areas later in the day.
General temperature range: Low of 15°C and a high of 22°C.
Gran Canaria
Cloudy in the north with likely light rain, particularly in mid-altitude areas. Elsewhere, mostly clear with occasional cloud in the south and a slight chance of light showers. Temperatures slightly higher inland, little change along the coast. Moderate northerly winds, strengthening in the mountains later with possible strong gusts.
General temperature range: Low of 16°C and a high of 20°C.
Lanzarote
Partly cloudy with a low chance of light, isolated rain. Light calima possible in the morning. Maximum temperatures unchanged, minimum temperatures slightly higher. Moderate northerly winds.
General temperature range: Low of 14°C and a high of 21°C.
Fuerteventura
Partly cloudy with a low probability of brief, light showers. Light calima possible during the first half of the day. Maximum temperatures steady, minimum temperatures rising slightly. Moderate northerly winds.
General temperature range: Low of 15°C and a high of 21°C.
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