The Canary Islands are set for a hot and hazy start to the week as temperatures are expected to rise and a light haze, known as "calima," returns to the archipelago, according to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecast for today, Monday.
The day will begin with some cloudy intervals in the northern areas of the islands, but by this afternoon, the skies are expected to clear, with the appearance of medium and high clouds. The calima will primarily affect mid-altitude and higher regions, leading to slightly reduced visibility.
Temperatures along the coasts will remain relatively stable, but in mid-altitude and higher areas, a moderate rise is expected. In Gran Canaria, temperatures could exceed 34°C in the south and west, while in Tenerife and the western islands, there will be highs of 30°C to 32°C.
Winds will blow moderately from the northeast, with stronger gusts expected in the southeastern and northwestern extremes of the mountainous islands, particularly this morning. In the high peaks, winds will be gentler and from the south. In coastal areas, especially the southeastern and northwestern coasts, northeast winds will reach force 5 or 6, potentially escalating to force 7 offshore, leading to rough seas with waves between one and two metres high.
Full forecast for each island for Monday:
The day will begin with mostly clear skies, with the possibility of some medium and high clouds during the afternoon. Light calima is expected at higher altitudes, and temperatures will remain stable, with a slight increase inland. Winds will be moderate from the northeast, with stronger gusts inland in the afternoon.
Temperatures: High of 30°C and low of 22°C.
Similar to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura will experience clear skies with some clouds this afternoon. Temperatures will not change much, though a slight increase in maximums is expected on the western side. Moderate northeast winds are forecasted.
Temperatures: High of 29°C and low of 21°C.
The island will see mostly clear skies with some morning clouds in the north. Light calima will affect mid-altitude and higher regions. Coastal temperatures will remain stable, but mid-altitude areas in the west, south, and southeast could see temperatures up to 34°C. Winds will be moderate from the northeast, with stronger gusts in the southeast and west.
Temperatures: High of 32°C and low of 22°C.
Mostly clear skies will prevail, with some medium and high clouds in the afternoon. Light calima is expected in mid-altitude and higher areas. Mid-altitude regions in the west, south, and southeast could experience temperatures above 30-32°C. Northeast winds will be moderate, with stronger gusts in the southeast and extreme northwest.
Temperatures: High of 31°C and low of 22°C.
