Gran Canaria in February: weather, rain (8%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

61°F – 70°F

🌧 Rainy days

8% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Gran Canaria in February?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 8%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 70°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: February in Gran Canaria is absolutely brilliant if you're escaping harsh winters—think mild, sunny days with temperatures hovering around 16-21°C and barely any rain to worry about. You'll score nearly 10 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for exploring without the summer crowds. It's ideal for hikers, beach loungers, and anyone seeking that sweet spot between comfort and authentic island atmosphere.

By trip type

Gran Canaria in February by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Gran Canaria enjoys 21°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (8% 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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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 February, Gran Canaria averages 70°F, 8% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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