Canary Islands, SpainQuick decision
When to visit Canary Islands?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (5%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachJuly–August — south Tenerife beaches, Las Teresitas. Water at 24°C.
Hiking & TeideApril–October — national park, cable car, lava trails.
Whale WatchingYear-round — dolphins, pilot whales off Tenerife.
FamilyNovember–March — guaranteed sun, off-season, low prices. Ideal with children.
BudgetJanuary-February — mild winter, lowest prices, absolute tranquillity.
Monthly climate data
Canary Islands weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 14°C | 20°C | 5% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 14°C | 21°C | 8% | 0.3 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 14°C | 22°C | 7% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 23°C | 6% | 0.2 | 11.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 24°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 2% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 28°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 29°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 27°C | 2% | 0.2 | 11.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 19°C | 26°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 17°C | 23°C | 6% | 0.3 | 9.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 21°C | 7% | 0.2 | 9.5h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 23°C, 5% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 1% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 5% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 21°C, 7% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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✍️ Our take
Best months in Canary Islands
June
June in the Canaries is basically perfect—think gentle warmth without that intense heat, virtually no rain, and over 12…
July
July in the Canaries is basically perfection if you love reliable sunshine and warm days—think 20-28°C with virtually…
August
August in the Canaries is basically perfect if you love heat and sunshine—think consistent warmth, zero rain worries,…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
July is ideal with 0% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 5% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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