Gran Canaria, SpainQuick decision
When to visit Gran Canaria?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–28°C in August
🌧 Least rain
1% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (6%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beach & DunesYear-round — Maspalomas and its dunes, Playa del Inglés.
Mountain Biking & HikingOctober-May — Roque Nublo, Caldera de Tejeda, spectacular landscape.
Diving & SurfingYear-round — El Cabrón (top dive site), Pozo Izquierdo (windsurfing).
FamilyYear-round — Palmitos Park, Aqua Sur, sheltered beaches.
BudgetMay–June or September — fewer tourists, affordable flight prices.
Sunny WinterNovember–March — 22°C on average, perfect for escaping grey Europe.
Monthly climate data
Gran Canaria weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 20°C | 6% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 21°C | 8% | 0.5 | 10.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 21°C | 11% | 0.5 | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 17°C | 22°C | 10% | 0.5 | 12.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 24°C | 5% | 0.2 | 12.1h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 25°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.5h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 27°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 28°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.4 | 11.3h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ October | 21°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.6 | 10.3h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 19°C | 24°C | 12% | 0.4 | 9.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 17°C | 21°C | 10% | 0.3 | 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 22°C, 9% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 1% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 8% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 21°C, 8% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
August is ideal with 1% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 6% rainy days.
Yes, August 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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