Visit Gran Canaria in January? Score 7.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 20°C

🌧 Rainy days

6% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.6h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Gran Canaria in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 6%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 20°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: January in Gran Canaria is genuinely lovely if you're after mild winter warmth without crowds. Expect pleasant 16–20°C days with minimal rain and nearly 10 hours of daily sunshine—perfect for hiking, beach walks, or exploring villages. You'll need just a light layer for evenings, though this month suits anyone escaping harsh winters far more than sun-worshipping beach bums.

By trip type

Gran Canaria in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Even in winter, Gran Canaria enjoys 20°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (6% 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 January, Gran Canaria averages 20°C, 6% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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