Canary Islands · AutumnMonth summary
Canary Islands weather in September
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Canary Islands in September?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (27°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: September is an excellent time to visit Canary Islands. 27°C, 11.2h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Canary Islands in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — September is peak swimming season in Canary Islands Autumn in Canary Islands is often underrated: 27°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Canary Islands.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Canary Islands averages 27°C, 2% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10.
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Comparison
September vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Canary Islands in September
Is September a good time to visit Canary Islands?
September is an excellent time to visit Canary Islands (score 9.2/10). With 27°C, 11.2h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Canary Islands in September?
With 27°C and 11.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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