Gran Canaria in August: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in August

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

22°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Gran Canaria in August?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: August in Gran Canaria is basically perfection if you love heat and sunshine—expect reliably warm days between 22–28°C with virtually zero rain and 12 hours of daily sun. This is ideal for beach lovers, hikers tackling higher elevations, and anyone who wants guaranteed good weather without surprises. Just pack sunscreen and stay hydrated; the heat and intense UV are real, but they're exactly what make August so spectacular here.

By trip type

Gran Canaria in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in August

🎯 Peak surf season — busy spots but reliable conditions Summer in Gran Canaria brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (12.0h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Gran Canaria.

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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 August, Gran Canaria averages 28°C, 1% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.6/10. See methodology →

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