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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.4°C | 14.8°C | 42.2 mm | 9 | 9.5 h | 19.1 km/h | 20.7°C |
| Feb | 19.5°C | 14.5°C | 59.7 mm | 8 | 10.3 h | 20.5 km/h | 19.8°C |
| Mar | 19.8°C | 15.1°C | 35.2 mm | 8 | 11.1 h | 19.8 km/h | 20.1°C |
| Apr | 20.9°C | 16°C | 24.8 mm | 7 | 11.6 h | 19.1 km/h | 20.4°C |
| May | 22°C | 17.3°C | 17.7 mm | 6 | 12.4 h | 20.1 km/h | 21.1°C |
| Jun | 23.5°C | 18.8°C | 14.5 mm | 5 | 12.8 h | 19.9 km/h | 23.2°C |
| Jul | 25°C | 20.4°C | 7.4 mm | 3 | 12.4 h | 21.2 km/h | 23.8°C |
| Aug | 26.2°C | 21.4°C | 7.7 mm | 2 | 11.9 h | 19.8 km/h | 23.8°C |
| Sep | 25.6°C | 21°C | 28.2 mm | 5 | 11.3 h | 17.1 km/h | 24.4°C |
| Oct | 25.3°C | 20.1°C | 49 mm | 8 | 10.4 h | 15.5 km/h | 24.6°C |
| Nov | 22.6°C | 18.1°C | 46.7 mm | 9 | 9.5 h | 16.8 km/h | 23.2°C |
| Dec | 21°C | 16°C | 37.9 mm | 7 | 9.5 h | 17.1 km/h | 21.8°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria (Spain) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 20 °C. Daytime highs average 23 °C, while nights cool to about 18 °C. The destination sees roughly 371 mm of rainfall per year and 11.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.
A "miniature continent": sand-dune deserts at Maspalomas in the south, green ravines in the north and high-altitude volcanic terrain in the centre — all on one island.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 26.2 °C in August with only 2 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 12.8 hours of daily sun; the driest is August at just 2 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (9 rainy days), driest month is August (2).
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Frequently asked questions about Gran Canaria
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
The best time to visit Gran Canaria: May to November – best in August (avg. 23.8 °C, 2 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Gran Canaria?
The warmest month is August with an average of 23.8 °C and daytime highs around 26.2 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 17.0 °C and night-time lows around 14.5 °C.
How many rainy days does Gran Canaria have?
January has the most rainy days with 9 rainy days. The driest month is August with 2 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Gran Canaria?
The water is warmest in October at an average of 24.6 °C and coolest in February at 19.8 °C.