SATURDAY WEATHER: Heatwave hits the Canary Islands with 34°C and calima
Temperatures are set to rise sharply across the Canary Islands today, Saturday, with highs of up to 34°C forecast in some areas, according to the latest forecasts from AEMET. Residents and visitors are advised to stay hydrated, limit prolonged sun exposure, and take care when travelling, especially in affected areas.
The warm spell will be accompanied by calima, a haze caused by Saharan dust, along with cloud cover and periods of strong winds in exposed areas.
Winds will generally be light to moderate from the east to south, although stronger gusts are possible in higher ground and on some northern and western slopes.
At sea, conditions will be moderate to rough, with north-easterly to easterly winds (force 4 to 6) and north-westerly swells of 1 to 2 metres.
Island-by-island outlook for Saturday 18th April 2026:
Tenerife
Partly cloudy skies with a small chance of isolated showers or storms inland later in the day. Dust haze will be more significant in southern mid-level and mountainous areas. Temperatures will increase, especially in the north and south-west, where rises could be particularly marked. Highs above 30°C are expected in many mid-level areas, with possible peaks of 34°C in the west.
General temperature range: Low of 18°C and high of 30°C.
Gran Canaria
Cloud intervals throughout the day, with a slight chance of isolated light showers or even a brief thunderstorm inland during the afternoon. Calima will become more noticeable in mid-level and high-altitude areas later on. Temperatures will rise, particularly in lower areas with highs exceeding 30°C in many inland and along south-west coasts. Localised peaks of 34°C are possible inland in the west.
General temperature range: Low of 19°C and high of 29°C.
Lanzarote
Partly cloudy skies with high-level cloud and increasing haze, particularly in higher areas later in the day. Temperatures will climb, especially in the west, with widespread highs above 30°C and potentially reaching 34°C inland.
General temperature range: Low of 18°C and high of 30°C.
Fuerteventura
Similar conditions, with haze and rising temperatures across the island. Inland and western areas could exceed 30°C, with a chance of peaks up to 34°C. Winds may be strong at times in the west, with the possibility of very strong gusts.
General temperature range: Low of 18°C and high of 28°C.
