Gran Canaria in April: weather, rain (10%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 22°C

🌧 Rainy days

10% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Gran Canaria in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: April is genuinely one of the best times to visit Gran Canaria—you've hit that sweet spot between winter rains and summer heat. Expect mild, sunny days around 20°C with virtually no rain, perfect for hiking volcanic landscapes or beach days without the intense heat. This is ideal for travelers who love outdoor exploring in comfortable conditions.

By trip type

Gran Canaria in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in April

🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Gran Canaria. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ 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 April, Gran Canaria averages 22°C, 10% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10. See methodology →

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