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Average climate of Gran Canaria

The climate of Gran Canaria has an average yearly temperature of 25°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 21°C and rise to 28°C.

Annually, about 107 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Gran Canaria.

The climate of Gran Canaria
  • Average yearly temperature: 25°C
  • Highest temperature: 28°C in August
  • Lowest temperature: 21°C in January and February
  • Precipitation:: 107 mm per year
  • Driest months: 0,9 mm in June, 1,2 mm in May and July
  • Wettest months: 23 mm in October, 21 mm in February and 14 mm in December

Temperature per month in Gran Canaria

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Gran Canaria

Temperature per month in Gran Canaria

Precipitation per month in Gran Canaria

This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in Gran Canaria.

Precipitation per month in Gran Canaria

UV index per month in Gran Canaria

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gran Canaria.

UV index per month in Gran Canaria

Yearly temperature in Gran Canaria

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gran Canaria, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly temperature in Gran Canaria

Yearly total precipitation in Gran Canaria

This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in Gran Canaria.

Precipitation per year in Gran Canaria

Best time to visit Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria's warm and pleasant temperature makes it a true year-round destination as well as a very popular refuge for sun-seeking vacationers, making it one of the most visited places in the world during the winter months. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the winter months are the busiest travel season on Gran Canaria, especially around the holiday season, which helps to assure a true high season.

The months of November, December, January, and February fall within the category of Gran Canaria's winter season. Even while it does grow a little chillier during the winter months, this place is still nothing short of a paradise when compared to the middle and northern parts of Europe.

A trip to the beaches of Gran Canaria

If you are searching for a sunny and hot vacation, the best time to visit Gran Canaria is during the summer. During this time, you will be able to sunbathe for the entirety of the day and even swim in the ocean without feeling uncomfortable.

If you want to go to Gran Canaria for a beach or pool break during the months that are the hottest and driest, then you should look at May, June, July, August, and September. These are the months that have the fewest chances of rain.

The island has an increase in precipitation throughout the month of October, which is the first indication of a potential weather shift. October will still have pleasant temperatures, but there is a good chance that there will be rain on two or three days out of the month.

Average weather in Gran Canaria per month

Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Gran Canaria and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Gran Canaria, you can view the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.