Weather by Month in Gran Canaria

Before discussing the weather in Gran Canaria, it is important to state that there are four distinct climate zones on the island. This is due to elevation differences ranging from 0 to 1956 meters (0 – 6417 feet), proximity to the sea, and orientation relative to the prevailing winds. In general, it is cooler and…

A Continent in Miniature As always, it should be remembered that there are four distinct climate zones on the island of Gran Canaria, and the temperature and weather is often wildly different from one area to another. For the most part, in this article we will focus on the popular tourist areas in the south…

The weather in March can be somewhat unpredictable: it could be 30°C in blazing sunshine on the beach in the south, or it could be cool and rainy. As always, the south of the island sees the most sunshine, though the evenings usually remain cool throughout the island. Daytime High Temperatures In March, daytime high…

April Showers? While some parts of mainland Europe receive lots of rain in April, this is not normally true of the Canary Islands. While there are usually a few days with light rain in Las Palmas and at the Airport, the south of the island normally remains dry. Daily Maximum Temperatures At Gran Canaria Airport,…

Spring in the Canaries Temperatures can go up quite steeply during May, and maximums and minimum temperatures are usually one or two degrees higher by the end of the month. Daytime High Temperatures In May, temperatures typically reach 23 or 24°C by the afternoon around the coast. There doesn’t tend to be a huge variation…

Daytime Maximum Temperatures The average daytime maximum temperature at Gran Canaria Airport in June is 25.3°C, though it is usually a little bit warmer in the main south coast resorts (Maspalomas, Puerto Rico etc.). At Puerto de Mogan, you can expect daytime temperatures of between 24 and 30 degrees. The hottest temperature on record for…

Hot, but not too Hot Gran Canaria is mostly spared the extreme high temperatures experienced in Andalucia at this time of year thanks to the prevailing trade winds. While temperatures of 40°C or more are frequent in places like Seville at this time of year, they are uncommon in Gran Canaria. The only exception is…

Daytime High Temperatures August is the warmest month of the year in Gran Canaria with average daytime maximum temperatures of 27.5°C. Temperatures are warm throughout the island at this time of year: resorts on the South-west such as Puerto Rico or Puerto de Mogan may be a degree or so warmer, and Las Palmas a…

Daytime High Temperatures September is the second hottest month of the year in Gran Canaria (after August). Daytime high temperatures along the southern coast typically range between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. The average daily maximum at Gran Canaria Airport is 27.2°C – though maximum temperatures on the south coast may be slightly warmer, or…

A Great Time of Year to Visit With summer-like daytime temperatures and warm evenings, October is a great time-of-year to visit Gran Canaria. The south of the island is mostly cloud-free and there is little chance of rain until the end of the month. Many consider this to be the best month to visit the…

Mixed Weather November sees a change of seasons in Gran Canaria, with an increase in rain, cloud and with a slight decrease in temperatures. At this time of year, the weather can be changeable and cloudy, so it is advisable to stay on the sunnier south coast to maximise the probability of good weather. November…

Daytime Maximums Gran Canaria Airport sees a median daily maximum temperature of 22.2°C in December. However, the south coast resorts (Maspalomas, Puerto de Mogan etc.) are usually a degree or so warmer, and typically see maximums of between about 23 and 27°C at this time of year. Temperatures at Night Nightly lows around the coast…