Climate in Gran Canaria — Annual Weather Overview
Gran Canaria has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 26.7°C) and the coolest is January (19.8°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 6.9°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall is modest at around 422mm, with January the wettest month (54.1mm) and July the driest (10.1mm). Average daily sunshine is 10.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 21.4°C, 96mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 25.5°C, 44mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 25.0°C, 129mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 20.6°C, 153mm rain.
Gran Canaria — Monthly Temperatures
Gran Canaria — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Gran Canaria stays reasonable all year.
Gran Canaria weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8°C | 14.6°C | 54.1mm | 9.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
| February | 20.5°C | 14.7°C | 48.3mm | 10.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 20.4°C | 15.4°C | 50.6mm | 11.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.3°C | 16.2°C | 28.3mm | 11.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.4°C | 17.6°C | 17.5mm | 12.3h | 6 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.0°C | 19.4°C | 22.8mm | 12.3h | 6 | 10/10 |
| July | 25.9°C | 21.1°C | 10.1mm | 12.0h | 3 | 10/10 |
| August | 26.7°C | 21.7°C | 10.7mm | 11.7h | 3 | 10/10 |
| September | 26.0°C | 21.3°C | 48.2mm | 10.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
| October | 25.7°C | 20.2°C | 34.4mm | 10.4h | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 23.4°C | 18.1°C | 46.2mm | 9.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
| December | 21.5°C | 16.0°C | 50.5mm | 9.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Gran Canaria have?
Gran Canaria has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Average highs range from 19.8°C in January to 26.7°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Gran Canaria?
August is the hottest month in Gran Canaria, with average highs of 26.7°C and lows of 21.7°C.
What is the coldest month in Gran Canaria?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 19.8°C and lows of 14.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Gran Canaria?
January is the wettest month, averaging 54.1mm of rainfall over around 10 rainy days.
How much rain does Gran Canaria get per year?
Gran Canaria receives around 422mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (10.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
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