Cloudy skies, light rain and the arrival of calima are expected across parts of the Canary Islands today, Thursday, according to the latest forecast from AEMET. It indicates generally cloudy conditions across the archipelago, with some weak rainfall still possible, particularly in the northern areas of the mountainous islands. 

At the same time, light calima, dust carried from the Sahara, is expected to appear later in the day, mainly at higher altitudes, and temperatures are forecast to rise slightly.

Strong winds and rough seas expected

Moderate to strong trade winds are also forecast, with the possibility of occasional very strong gusts in some areas, particularly during the early hours. Winds are expected to gradually ease later in the day, turning to a light to moderate easterly direction in higher areas, with local sea breezes developing along some coasts.

At sea, north-easterly winds of force 5 to 6 are expected, occasionally reaching force 7. Conditions will range from rough seas to very rough at times, with a north or north-west swell between 1 and 3 metres.

Island-by-island forecast for Thursday 12^th March 2026:

Lanzarote
Cloudy intervals are expected, becoming mostly clear from midday onwards. Light calima is possible later in the day, mainly at higher levels. Minimum temperatures will remain largely unchanged, while maximum temperatures may rise slightly. Moderate to strong trade winds are expected overnight with the chance of isolated strong gusts, easing during the morning and turning easterly, with south-east winds dominating later in the day.
General temperature range: Low of 14°C and high of 23°C.

Fuerteventura
Cloudy intervals will give way to mostly clear skies from midday. Light calima may appear during the afternoon, mainly at altitude. Temperatures will remain similar overnight with slightly higher daytime highs. Moderate to strong trade winds are expected overnight, with possible strong gusts inland and south of Jandía, easing later in the morning and shifting to easterly winds.
General temperature range: Low of 15°C and high of 22°C.

Gran Canaria
Cloudy skies are expected in the north with possible light rain, particularly in mid-altitude areas during the first half of the day. Some sunny spells may appear along coastal areas later. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies will become mostly clear in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures may rise slightly in higher areas. Moderate to strong trade winds are expected early in the day with possible strong gusts on summits and north-west and south-east slopes, easing later and turning easterly in higher areas. Sea breezes are expected along south-western coasts.
General temperature range: Low of 16°C and high of 21°C.

Tenerife
Northern areas will see mostly cloudy skies with possible light rain, particularly in the north-east during the first half of the day. Central summits will remain mostly clear. Elsewhere, skies will be partly cloudy, becoming clearer later except in western areas. Temperatures will change little overall, though highs may rise slightly in higher areas. Weak frost is possible on the central peaks. Moderate to strong trade winds are expected overnight with possible strong gusts on the south-east slopes and far north-west of the island, easing later and turning light easterly in summit areas. Sea breezes are expected along western coasts.
General temperature range: Low of 16°C and high of 22°C.

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