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When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
In general the best time to visit Gran Canaria is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Gran Canaria in different months
This is the average weather in Gran Canaria for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 20 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +17°C to +21°C.
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during September.
Climate in Gran Canaria
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Gran Canaria for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +22°C | +24°C | +30°C | +31°C | +33°C | +34°C | +33°C | +31°C | +28°C | +25°C | +22°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +15°C | +16°C | +16°C | +17°C | +19°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +20°C | +18°C | +16°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +7°C | +6°C | +8°C | +8°C | +11°C | +5°C | -3°C | +14°C | +11°C | +9°C | +9°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +21°C | +20°C | +21°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +24°C | +24°C | +22°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 18 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 26 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Gran Canaria during the whole year:
The hottest month in Gran Canaria is September with average maximum temperature going up to +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Gran Canaria during the whole year:
Gran Canaria achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +24°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +19°C in average.
When can you swim in Gran Canaria?
You can swim in Gran Canaria from June to November:
- In June - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Gran Canaria looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Gran Canaria is September with average humidity going up to 70%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 65%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Gran Canaria during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 20 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 7 rainy days and 26 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gran Canaria:
What is the hottest month in Gran Canaria?
The hottest month in Gran Canaria is September with average maximum temperature of +21°C.
What is the coldest month in Gran Canaria?
The coldest month in Gran Canaria is January with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Gran Canaria worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Gran Canaria in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +21°C and 14 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Gran Canaria?
if you're looking to visit Gran Canaria when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Gran Canaria
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gran Canaria, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.