Rain returning to the Canary Islands as the Calima clears
After several days of intense calima and unusually high temperatures across the Canary Islands, conditions are now beginning to improve, with cooler weather and the chance of rain forecast from tomorrow (Tuesday) onwards.
According to AEMET, temperatures, recently reaching in excess of 30°C in parts of the archipelago, will gradually fall, while cloud cover and rain showers return to some islands.
Tuesday: Cloud Builds with Chance of Rain
No major weather warnings are expected, but there is a growing chance of light rain later in the day. Skies will be generally cloudy, especially inland and on eastern slopes of the mountainous islands.
Temperatures will remain steady or fall slightly, particularly across the eastern islands and Tenerife. Winds will be light to moderate from the north-west, turning northerly by the afternoon.
General temperatures expected across the archipelago: Low of 17°C and high of 23°C.
Wednesday: Showers in the North
Cloudy conditions are expected in northern parts of the mountainous islands, with occasional light rain. Elsewhere, skies will be clearer, though Lanzarote and Fuerteventura may see increasing cloud later in the day.
Temperatures will remain stable or dip slightly. Winds will be light from the north, shifting south-westerly inland and at higher altitudes.
General temperatures expected across the archipelago: Low of 17°C and high of 22°C.
Thursday: More Cloud, Isolated Showers
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will see cloudy intervals with a small chance of light rain. In the north of the mountainous islands, cloudy skies and occasional drizzle are expected, while southern areas may turn cloudier later with isolated showers.
Temperatures will show little change or fall slightly again. Winds will remain light from the north, turning south-westerly inland and at altitude.
General temperatures expected across the archipelago: Low of 17°C and high of 22°C.
Overall, the week ahead brings a clear shift from hot, dusty conditions to cooler and more unsettled weather, welcome news for many after the recent spell of haze and heat.
