Canary Islands · SpringMonth summary
Canary Islands weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Canary Islands in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: April is a good time to visit Canary Islands. July remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Canary Islands in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Canary Islands. Temperatures rise (23°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 57°F | 68°F | 5% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 57°F | 70°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 57°F | 72°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 73°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 75°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 79°F | 2% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 68°F | 82°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 84°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 68°F | 81°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 66°F | 79°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 63°F | 73°F | 6% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 59°F | 70°F | 7% | 0.0in | 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, Canary Islands averages 73°F, 6% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Canary Islands in April
Is April a good time to visit Canary Islands?
April is an excellent time to visit Canary Islands (score 8.7/10). With 73°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Canary Islands in April?
With 73°F and 11.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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