ES Canary Islands, Spain

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Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are the only year-round destination in this guide: tropical summer and mild winter guaranteed. 10 years of data.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 28.29°N 14.0°W
JulyBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
0%Rainy days

When to visit Canary Islands?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–82°F in July
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (5%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️BeachJuly–August — south Tenerife beaches, Las Teresitas. Water at 24°C.
🏔️Hiking & TeideApril–October — national park, cable car, lava trails.
🐋Whale WatchingYear-round — dolphins, pilot whales off Tenerife.
👨‍👩‍👧FamilyNovember–March — guaranteed sun, off-season, low prices. Ideal with children.
💰BudgetJanuary-February — mild winter, lowest prices, absolute tranquillity.

Canary Islands weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January57°F68°F5%0.0in9.6h7.8/10
🌤️ February57°F70°F8%0.0in10.0h8.0/10
🌤️ March57°F72°F7%0.0in10.9h8.4/10
🌤️ April59°F73°F6%0.0in11.9h8.7/10
🌤️ May63°F75°F3%0.0in12.2h9.0/10
☀️ June64°F79°F2%0.0in12.4h9.3/10
☀️ July68°F82°F0%0.0in12.0h9.6/10
☀️ August68°F84°F0%0.0in12.0h9.3/10
☀️ September68°F81°F2%0.0in11.2h9.2/10
☀️ October66°F79°F7%0.0in10.5h8.8/10
🌤️ November63°F73°F6%0.0in9.6h8.3/10
🌤️ December59°F70°F7%0.0in9.5h7.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 23°F, 5% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°F, 1% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 25°F, 5% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 21°F, 7% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

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Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 0% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 5% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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