Spain
Gran Canaria Weather & Climate
A continent in miniature: sand dunes, laurel forests and year-round sun
24°C
Max sea
27°C
Max air
July
Best month
0mm
Driest month
A continent in miniature: sand dunes, laurel forests and year-round sun
Gran Canaria earns its nickname — 'a continent in miniature' — through the extraordinary diversity of its landscapes. In the south, the Maspalomas dunes form a mini-Sahara of golden sand meeting the Atlantic Ocean. In the interior, the island rises to the Roque Nublo — a volcanic monolith at 1,800m surrounded by ancient laurel forest. The north is green and lush, the west has dramatic sea cliffs, and Las Palmas, the capital, is a vibrant city with a Renaissance old quarter, a famous beach and one of Spain's best dining scenes. All of this is accessible within an island roughly 50km across.
When to go: Warm and sunny throughout the year. Summer is hot and dry. Winter is mild and perfect for European escapes.
The best months to visit Gran Canaria are July, August, September. Peak season is August with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°C | 18°C | 30mm | 4 | 24 |
| Feb | 18°C | 18°C | 26mm | 5 | 24 |
| Mar | 19°C | 18°C | 17mm | 6 | 23 |
| Apr | 20°C | 19°C | 7mm | 7 | 21 |
| May | 22°C | 20°C | 2mm | 9 | 19 |
| Jun | 24°C | 22°C | 1mm | 10 | 17 |
| Jul | 26°C | 23°C | 0mm | 10 | 16 |
| Aug | 27°C | 24°C | 1mm | 10 | 16 |
| Sep | 26°C | 23°C | 4mm | 8 | 18 |
| Oct | 24°C | 22°C | 14mm | 6 | 21 |
| Nov | 21°C | 20°C | 32mm | 4 | 23 |
| Dec | 19°C | 19°C | 40mm | 3 | 24 |
The best time to visit Gran Canaria is July, August, September. Peak season is August when temperatures reach 27°C with virtually no rain. Warm and sunny throughout the year. Summer is hot and dry. Winter is mild and perfect for European escapes.
Sea temperatures in Gran Canaria range from 18°C in January to 24°C in August. The sea is warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Gran Canaria average 18°C with sea temperatures of 18°C. Conditions are milder in winter.
The driest month is July with 0mm. The wettest month sees 40mm. Gran Canaria receives 174mm annually.
Cool and refreshing seas. Very little rain (30mm). UV 4.
Cool and refreshing seas. Very little rain (26mm). UV 5.
Cool and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (17mm). UV 6.
Mild and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (7mm). UV 7.
Mild and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (2mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Virtually no rain (1mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Virtually no rain (0mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Virtually no rain (1mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Virtually no rain (4mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Virtually no rain (14mm). UV 6.
Mild and refreshing seas. Very little rain (32mm). UV 4.
Cool and refreshing seas. Very little rain (40mm). UV 3.
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