Gran Canaria Climate: Sunshine Hours, Temperature & Best Time to Visit

Gran Canaria climate month by month: sunshine hours, temperature, rain and day length from weather station data 1991–2020. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September. Sunniest month: August.

  • 2,875 hours of sunshine a year – 1.7 times as much as London. Warmest is August at 28 °C by day.
  • Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

Sunshine and temperature in Gran Canaria month by month

  • January: 6.2 h Sun/day (192 h), Daytime high 21 °C, Night 16 °C, Rain 26 mm, Holiday score 62
  • February: 6.9 h Sun/day (195 h), Daytime high 21 °C, Night 16 °C, Rain 20 mm, Holiday score 67
  • March: 7.6 h Sun/day (237 h), Daytime high 22 °C, Night 16 °C, Rain 12 mm, Holiday score 74
  • April: 8.0 h Sun/day (241 h), Daytime high 23 °C, Night 17 °C, Rain 5 mm, Holiday score 79
  • May: 8.8 h Sun/day (273 h), Daytime high 24 °C, Night 18 °C, Rain 1 mm, Holiday score 87
  • June: 9.2 h Sun/day (277 h), Daytime high 25 °C, Night 20 °C, Rain 0 mm, Holiday score 93
  • July: 9.8 h Sun/day (304 h), Daytime high 27 °C, Night 21 °C, Rain 0 mm, Holiday score 95
  • August: 9.9 h Sun/day (308 h), Daytime high 28 °C, Night 22 °C, Rain 1 mm, Holiday score 96
  • September: 8.5 h Sun/day (254 h), Daytime high 27 °C, Night 21 °C, Rain 5 mm, Holiday score 89
  • October: 7.1 h Sun/day (221 h), Daytime high 26 °C, Night 20 °C, Rain 19 mm, Holiday score 82
  • November: 6.2 h Sun/day (185 h), Daytime high 24 °C, Night 18 °C, Rain 17 mm, Holiday score 75
  • December: 6.1 h Sun/day (188 h), Daytime high 22 °C, Night 17 °C, Rain 26 mm, Holiday score 66
  • Temperature: station L. Palmas/Gran Can. (25 km) · Sunshine: station L. Palmas/Gran Can. (25 km) · Rain: station L. Palmas/Gran Can. (25 km). Averages 1991–2020, source: Deutscher Wetterdienst (CLIMAT station data, CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER; single years differ.

Questions

  • When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria? By sunshine, warmth and rain the best months are June, July, August, September. Sunniest is August with 308 hours of sunshine, warmest August at 28 °C.
  • How many hours of sunshine does Gran Canaria get a year? About 2,875 hours – 1.7 times as many as London (1,675 hours).
  • When does it rain most in Gran Canaria? In January, with 26 mm on average. The driest month is June.
  • How warm is Gran Canaria in January and July? In January the average daytime high is 21 °C, in July 27 °C.