Canary Islands Brace for Rising Temperatures and Saharan Dust

The Canary Islands are set for a shift in weather as recent atmospheric instability gives way to a period of rising temperatures. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), the islands will see more stable conditions, with temperatures expected to climb above 32°C in several areas by the end of the week.

Unlike the Iberian Peninsula, which is currently dealing with a DANA weather system and extreme heat nearing 40°C, the Canary Islands will largely avoid these severe effects. However, a steady warming trend is expected to begin on Thursday. This unseasonably warm weather will be most intense across the southern and western slopes of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, as well as on Fuerteventura.

Meteorological models show that while the start of the week may bring some clouds and light, isolated rain to the northern parts of the higher islands, the skies will generally clear up. As temperatures rise toward the weekend, Saharan dust (calima) is expected to move in, primarily affecting Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

It remains unclear exactly how long this warm spell will last. Aemet is continuing to monitor the situation, but current forecasts suggest that summer-like conditions could persist through the weekend, bringing clear skies and high temperatures. This shift highlights the region's typical climate variability, where pressure systems can cause sudden changes, even as the islands remain shielded from the more extreme heat currently impacting mainland Spain.