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SpainThe climate of the Canary Islands
The current climate in the Canary Islands features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for the Canary Islands, Spain.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in the Canary Islands in recent years was 44°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in April 2019.
Rainfall amount
On average, the Canary Islands receives 300 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Spain? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, or explore other destinations in Spain.
Best time to visit the Canary Islands?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to the Canary Islands is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit the Canary Islands.
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Climate Table of the Canary Islands
The climate table of the Canary Islands shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 43 | 57 | 37 | 14 | 4,6 | 3,4 | 1,5 | 8,0 | 4,5 | 46 | 50 | 31 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in the Canary Islands, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in the Canary Islands
Yearly Temperature in the Canary Islands
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in the Canary Islands, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Canary Islands
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Canary Islands
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in the Canary Islands, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in the Canary Islands
Weather experiences in the Canary Islands
The weather in the Canary Islands is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to the Canary Islands? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Joost Hoppenbrouwers
Lots of sunshine, pleasant temperatures and a light breeze are ideal for an active vacation and sunbathing. It is definitely worth a visit!
M.Haug10 days of temperatures of 28 degrees ne slightly more
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Average weather in the Canary Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Canary Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.