Gran Canaria
19 to 26°C
temperature
2799 hours
sunshine per day
148 mm
rain
298 days
dry
67 days
rain
0 days
snow

Climate of Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria has a subtropical climate, which means it has warm weather all year round. The average temperature on the island is 21 degrees Celsius. The island\'s climate is also very dry, making it a great place to live or visit if you are looking for sunny weather. The climate on the island is also very dry, making it a great place to live or visit if you are looking for sunny weather.

Climate averages for the whole year

  • Day: the average daily temperature during the day is between 19°C and 26°C
  • Night:the average nighttime temperature is between 15°C and 21°C
  • Sea temperature: the sea temperature is between 20°C and 25°C
  • Rain: it rains 67 days and there is a total of approximately 148 mm rainfall
  • Sun hours: throughout the year there are 2799 sun hours
Maximum temperature: between 19°C and 26°C
Warmest month: 26°C in August
Coldest month: 19°C in January
Night temperature: between 15°C and 21°C
Sea temperature: between 20°C and 25°C
Dry days: 298 days
Days with rain: 67 days
Days with snow: 0 days
Total rain sum: 148 mm
Hours of sunshine: 2799 hours

The climate in Gran Canaria is influenced by the trade winds. The trade winds are a type of wind that blows from east to west. These winds help keep temperatures on the island warm and stable. The trade winds also help to keep humid air off the island, which prevents rainfall.

Gran Canaria also has plenty of sunshine with an average of 2,700 hours of sunlight per year. This makes Gran Canaria a great place if you are looking for a place with nice weather.

Spring (March-May)

The weather during spring in Gran Canaria is very nice. The temperature ranges from 20-25 degrees Celsius and there are not many tourists as it is still considered low season. This is a great time to visit if you want to avoid the crowds but still enjoy nice weather.

Summer (June-August)

The summer months are the busiest in Gran Canaria because of the perfect weather conditions. The temperature hovers around 25-30 degrees Celsius during this period, which is very comfortable for most people. If you don\'t like large crowds, this might not be the best time to visit Gran Canaria as there are a lot of people.

Fall (September-November)

In September the temperature starts to cool down a little, but it is still very pleasant with an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius. October and November are considered the quiet season in Gran Canaria, as there are fewer tourists then, but the weather is still pleasant. This can be a great time to visit if you want to avoid the busiest months but still enjoy good weather conditions.

Winter (December-February)

The winter months can be cool with an average temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. If you don\'t mind cooler temperatures, this can be a great time to get cheaper prices on hotels and flights.

What is the warmest part of Gran Canaria?

The south of the island is the warmest part of Gran Canaria, as it benefits from more hours of daily sunshine than anywhere else on the island.

Here you will also find the Maspalomas dunes, which are one of the warmest places on the island with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. These beautiful sand dunes stretch for kilometres and are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. In the region, you will find more than enough hotels to enjoy the sun here.

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Temperature graph

This graph shows the average maximum temperature (red) and minimum temperature (blue) for Gran Canaria.

Precipitation graph

This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month for Gran Canaria.

Climate table of Gran Canaria

In this climate table you can see at a glance what the average weather per month is for Gran Canaria. The data has been collected over a 30-year period, from which an average per month has been derived. From year to year the differences may be larger or smaller, but with this climate table you have a good idea of what the weather for Gran Canaria might be like in a given month.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day temp. (°C) 19 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 25 24 22 20
Night temp. (°C) 16 15 16 16 17 18 20 20 21 20 19 17
Water temp. (°C) 22 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 24 24 22
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Precipitation (mm) 13 25 15 8 2 0 0 5 14 27 21 18
Days with rain 6 7 7 5 3 2 2 4 6 8 10 7
Dry days 25 21 24 25 28 28 29 27 24 23 20 24
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sun hours per day 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 8 8 7 7
Wind force (Bft) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4
UV-index 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 5

Best time to visit Gran Canaria

Its warm and pleasant temperatures make Gran Canaria a true year-round sun destination and a very popular haven for sun-seeking holidaymakers, making it one of the most visited places in the world during the winter months. Not surprisingly, the winter months are the busiest travel season in Gran Canaria, especially around the holidays, which make for a real high season.

The months of November, December, January and February fall into the category of Gran Canaria's winter season. Even if it gets a bit cooler during the winter months, this place is still nothing short of a paradise compared to central and northern Europe.

A trip to Gran Canaria's beaches

If you are looking for a sunny and warm holiday, the best time to visit Gran Canaria is summer. During this time, you can sunbathe all day and even swim in the ocean without feeling uncomfortable.

If you want to go to Gran Canaria for a beach or pool holiday during the months that are warmest and driest, then you should look at May, June, July, August and September. These are the months with the least chance of rain.

The island experiences an increase in rainfall during October, which is the first indication of a possible change in the weather. October will still have pleasant temperatures, but there is a good chance that rain will fall on two or three days of the month.

Climate of Gran Canaria by month

What is the average climate in a given month for Gran Canaria? Click on a month to see all monthly averages for sunshine, maximum and minimum temperatures, percent chance of rain per day, snowfall and number of rainy days.

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