The climate of Gran Canaria

The current climate in Gran Canaria features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 23°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 Gran Canaria, Spain.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Gran Canaria in recent years was 37°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in February 2016.

Rainfall amount

On average, Gran Canaria receives 101 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate in Gran Canaria is based on weather data from Maspalomas. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Gran Canaria to get the full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit Gran Canaria?

The best time to go for a sun holiday to Gran Canaria is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gran Canaria.

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Climate Table of Gran Canaria

The climate table of Gran Canaria 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) 21 21 22 23 25 26 28 29 28 27 25 23
Temp. min (°C) 16 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 23 22 20 18
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Precipitation (mm) 13 23 7,9 3,3 0,7 0,3 0,9 0,7 5,0 21 12 13
UV Index 6 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 7 6 6

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Gran Canaria, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Gran Canaria

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Yearly Temperature in Gran Canaria

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Gran Canaria, 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 Gran Canaria

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Gran Canaria

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Gran Canaria, 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 Gran Canaria

Weather experiences in Gran Canaria

The weather in Gran Canaria is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 18 visitors. Have you been to Gran Canaria? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in November Weather experience:Excellent

Temperature of 27 degrees first 2 days then still 25 degrees . November 22

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was here in August Weather experience:Excellent

August was hot and sunny in Gran Canaria. Perfect for a summer vacation with lots of sun and water sports. Don't forget the sunburn!

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was here in March Weather experience:Good

The weather in March was reasonable. Not too hot, not too cold. We had some cloudy days, but also sunshine. Fine for a varied vacation.

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was here in May Weather experience:Good

May in Gran Canaria was great! Sunny and warm, perfect for beach lovers. The sea was great for swimming. A fantastic month to enjoy the sun.

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was here in February Weather experience:Okay

The weather in February was mixed. Sometimes sunny, sometimes rainy. Not really suitable for spending all day at the beach, but there were plenty of other fun things to do.

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was here in April Weather experience:Good

April brought wonderful weather. Sunny days and pleasant temperatures made it perfect for outdoor activities and relaxing at the beach. Highly recommended for spring break.

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was here in October Weather experience:Okay

The weather in October was changeable. Sometimes sunny, sometimes cloudy, and occasional showers. Not quite what we had hoped for, but still fairly pleasant.

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was here in July Weather experience:Excellent

In July, the sun was shining and temperatures easily reached 30 degrees Celsius. Perfect for summer vacations with little precipitation and lots of outdoor fun.

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was here in January Weather experience:Okay

It was around 20 degrees Celsius. A few rainy days disrupted the vacation, but it was still a pleasant escape from winter.

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was here in December Weather experience:Good

warm, between 23 and 30 degrees..few days a bit cloudy, 2 days calima..that was less...but generally lovely temperature. evening also between 18 and 22 degrees.

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was here in November Weather experience:Excellent

Fine weather had!!!

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was here in December Weather experience:Excellent

Perfect temperature and the wind couple of days a little harder than average

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was here in November Weather experience:Bad

Cold and strong wind...We never want to go back....

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was here in November Weather experience:Excellent

Lovely weather sometimes a little cloudy but the sun kept coming back

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was here in May Weather experience:Excellent

It was between 25 and 27 degrees with a breeze lovely

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was here in September Weather experience:Excellent

24-28 degrees . Night temperatures were around 21 degrees

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was here in June Weather experience:Excellent

Las palmas is generally a bit more cloudy and windy as the side of maspalomas. Here the temperature is higher and it is not cloudy. There is a nice breeze that makes the temperature bearable and this is the case throughout the island. One day it is 34 degrees with a wind chill and the next day it is 27 degrees.

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Average weather in Gran Canaria by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gran Canaria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.