Saharan Dust and Rising Temperatures Forecast for Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are bracing for rising temperatures and the arrival of Saharan dust as southerly winds bring warmer, more stable conditions to the archipelago.
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has announced a change in the weather across the Canary Islands, bringing warmer, more stable conditions and a layer of Saharan dust. This shift, caused by southerly winds blowing in dry air from the desert, will be most noticeable in the higher areas of Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura.
Temperatures are expected to rise across the islands, particularly in mid-altitude regions and mountain peaks. In the capital of Tenerife, temperatures will likely range between 18°C and 23°C. While the islands will see a general warming trend, moderate northeasterly winds will persist, with stronger gusts expected on exposed northwestern and southeastern slopes.
The skies will become clearer throughout the day, though some light rain is possible in the early morning in the northern parts of the higher islands. Haze from the Saharan dust will first appear at higher altitudes before spreading across the rest of the archipelago.
Sea conditions are expected to worsen, requiring caution. Winds will reach force 5 or 6, and the northern swell is forecast to increase from 2 meters to 3 meters in the western islands, making navigation more difficult. This arrival of warm, dry air marks the start of a period of higher temperatures for the coming days.