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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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, … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued