Visit Gran Canaria in August? Score 9.6/10 [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in August

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

72°F – 82°F

🌧 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°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F

☀️ 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

Summer in Gran Canaria brings pleasant temperatures (28°F) 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	61°F	68°F	6%	0.0in	9.6h	7.8/10
🌤️ February	61°F	70°F	8%	0.0in	10.1h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	61°F	70°F	11%	0.0in	10.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	63°F	72°F	10%	0.0in	12.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ May	64°F	75°F	5%	0.0in	12.1h	8.9/10
☀️ June	68°F	77°F	3%	0.0in	12.5h	9.2/10
☀️ July	70°F	81°F	0%	0.0in	12.2h	9.5/10
☀️ August	72°F	82°F	1%	0.0in	12.0h	9.6/10
☀️ September	72°F	79°F	3%	0.0in	11.3h	9.1/10
☀️ October	70°F	77°F	10%	0.0in	10.3h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	66°F	75°F	12%	0.0in	9.7h	8.3/10
🌤️ December	63°F	70°F	10%	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 August, Gran Canaria averages 82°F, 1% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.6/10. See methodology →

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