The weather in January in Gran Canaria

It's pleasantly warm in January in Gran Canaria with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Gran Canaria. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Gran Canaria, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 27°C in 2016, Gran Canaria reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Gran Canaria is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 12 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Gran Canaria

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gran Canaria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Gran Canaria New York
Average temperature 21°C 5°C
Max. temperature 22°C 11°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 12 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 4 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Gran Canaria with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 17°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Gran Canaria is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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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.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in Gran Canaria

Temperature in January in Gran Canaria over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Gran Canaria

Total precipitation in January in Gran Canaria over the years

Daily UV index in January in Gran Canaria

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Gran Canaria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Gran Canaria

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It was around 20 degrees Celsius. A few rainy days disrupted the vacation, but it was still a pleasant escape from winter.— This text is automatically translated to English

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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.