Island in Canary Islands, Spain
Gran Canaria weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Gran Canaria
Mild all year with sunny winters. Dec–Feb is peak season; summers are warm and breezy with calima dust; the north can be cloudy.
Gran Canaria weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan19°18 mm
- Feb18°22 mm
- Mar19°15 mm
- Apr20°10 mm
- May20°6 mm
- Jun22°2 mm
- Jul23°2 mm
- Aug24°5 mm
- Sep24°8 mm
- Oct24°17 mm
- Nov22°24 mm
- Dec20°28 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C65°F | 16°C62°F | 18 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| February | 18°C65°F | 16°C61°F | 22 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| March | 19°C66°F | 16°C61°F | 15 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| April | 20°C67°F | 17°C62°F | 10 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 20°C69°F | 18°C64°F | 6 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C71°F | 19°C67°F | 2 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C73°F | 20°C68°F | 2 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C74°F | 21°C70°F | 5 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C75°F | 22°C71°F | 8 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| October | 24°C74°F | 21°C70°F | 17 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| November | 22°C71°F | 19°C67°F | 24 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| December | 20°C68°F | 18°C64°F | 28 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Gran Canaria?
Oct–Apr. Mild all year with sunny winters. Dec–Feb is peak season; summers are warm and breezy with calima dust; the north can be cloudy.
When is the rainy season in Gran Canaria?
Rain peaks in December with about 28 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Gran Canaria?
September, with average highs of 24°C (75°F).
How cold does Gran Canaria get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 16°C (61°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Global (Gran Canaria buses)
- Guaguas Municipales
- Gran Canaria Airport (Aena)
- Turismo de Gran Canaria
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.