☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 28°C
Yes! Average temperatures of 28°C make it pleasantly warm and ideal for sun-seekers. Gran Canaria in August has an average air temperature of 28°C with sea temperatures around 23°C. You can expect 10 hours of sunshine per day and 0mm of rainfall, which means virtually no rain — bone-dry conditions.
Sea temperatures of 23°C are very comfortable for swimming and water sports. With 10 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
Gran Canaria is one of the top warm destinations for August holidays from the UK. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Gran Canaria stacks up against similar destinations in August:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria | 28°C | 23°C | 0mm | 10h |
| Algarve | 28°C | 23°C | 2mm | 12h |
| Alicante | 28°C | 27°C | 5mm | 11h |
| Boracay | 28°C | 28°C | 260mm | 4h |
| Cape Verde | 28°C | 26°C | 30mm | 7h |
| Hvar | 28°C | 26°C | 20mm | 11h |
See how Gran Canaria's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Gran Canaria in August has average temperatures of 28°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 23°C.
The sea at 23°C is refreshing but swimmable.
Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
August is an excellent time to visit Gran Canaria with warm weather and 10 hours of daily sunshine.
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