Lanzarote in summerSometimes, especially during the summer months, the temperatures on the island can rise by several degrees due to the calima, a strong wind blowing from the east that brings desert dust from the nearby Sahara and very hot air to the Canary Islands.
Why is Tenerife not that hot?
While Morocco can be subject to severe heat, Tenerife enjoys much more predictable and consistent weather due to the northeasterly trade winds which blow in from across the Atlantic to provide a pleasant temperature all year round. This wind also means the Canary Islands generally have cloud-free skies.
Is the weather the same in Tenerife and Lanzarote?
The south of Gran Canaria has a climate that is similar to Tenerife, so it's a great option also for your winter holiday. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura usually have more cloudy days, which makes the weather seem cooler compared to Tenerife.
Why is Lanzarote warmer than Tenerife?
Which is the warmest Canary Island?
Keep in mind that when you ask which of the Canary Islands is the hottest, Lanzarote is the answer. So carry enough sunscreen and stay hydrated.
Why is air quality so bad Tenerife?
Road traffic is the main anthropogenic source of pollution. In S/C de Tenerife, with a population of nearly 219,000 inhabitants, such dispersive conditions are diminished when the winds come from the east/southeast because the Anaga Massif circles the city to the north/northwest.
Why is air quality in Lanzarote bad?
But in the case of the Canary Islands, the challenge goes further. In addition to the pollutants emitted by our cars, ships and electric power stations, the islands are exposed to uncontrollable desert dust from the Sahara. Air pollution is responsible for some seven million deaths a year worldwide.
Has it ever snowed in Tenerife?
Snow in the Canary Islands is not uncommon. The peak of the Teide stratovolcano (3,715m), located on Island of Tenerife, is often covered with a snow cap after heavy snowfall in winter.