Gran Canaria weather in October [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

10% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Gran Canaria in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.3h/d

Our take: October in Gran Canaria is genuinely lovely—you're looking at warm, sunny days (21–25°C) with virtually no rain to worry about. It's that sweet spot where you can actually enjoy the beaches and hike without melting, perfect if you prefer mild weather over intense heat. Locals call this shoulder season ideal, and the numbers back them up.

By trip type

Gran Canaria in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Autumn in Gran Canaria is often underrated: 25°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. 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 October, Gran Canaria averages 25°C, 10% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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