Visit Gran Canaria in October? Score 8.6/10 [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

70°F – 77°F

🌧 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°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ 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

Autumn in Gran Canaria is often underrated: 25°F, 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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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 October, Gran Canaria averages 77°F, 10% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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