What is the Sahara wind called in the Canary Islands?

The Calima is a weather phenomenon characterized by the transport of dust and sand from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands, including Tenerife. The Calima is triggered by the east-southeast trade winds, which push the dust and sand from the Sahara high into the atmosphere.



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Calima, also known as haze, describes the effect of sand or dust when it is suspended in the atmosphere. Given the Canary Islands' proximity to northwestern Africa (Fuerteventura is only 100km from the Moroccan coastline), the Atlantic archipelago experiences by far the most common episodes of calima across Spain.

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February is the coldest month of the year, with daily highs averaging 20°C and lows averaging 15°C. Canary Islands in June is the driest month, with zero mm of rain and 30 days of ideal sunshine. October is the wettest month, with 11 mm of rain falling on just one day.

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