Spain · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Gran Canaria are March, April and May, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Gran Canaria sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in January (around 21°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 132mm — December is typically the wettest month (~26mm) and July the driest (~0mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
August is the sunniest month, with about 308 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 16°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 21° / 16°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 22° / 16°C | 12mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 23° / 17°C | 5mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 18°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 20°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 27° / 21°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 28° / 22°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 27° / 21°C | 5mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 26° / 20°C | 19mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 24° / 18°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 22° / 17°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Gran Canaria is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 192 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Gran Canaria is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 195 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Gran Canaria is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 237 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Gran Canaria is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 5mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 241 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Gran Canaria is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 273 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Gran Canaria is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 277 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Gran Canaria is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 304 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Gran Canaria is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 308 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Gran Canaria is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (71°F). Expect roughly 5mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 254 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Gran Canaria is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 19mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 221 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Gran Canaria is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 185 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Gran Canaria is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 188 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes