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Canary Islands weather by month
Check out the Canary Islands weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  18 |
19 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
 23 |
 26 |
27 |
26 |
 24 |
21 |
19 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  6 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
 3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
 7 |
7 |
| Sea temperature °C |  19 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
 20 |
21 |
 22 |
23 |
 24 |
23 |
22 |
21 |
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The climate guide for Canary Islands (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Canary Islands climate overview
The volcanic archipelago of the Canary Islands, an autonomous community that's a part of Spain, lies in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa. It is a much-loved holiday destination thanks to its year-round sunshine and reliable temperatures.
There are eight islands, the largest being Tenerife followed by Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa.
The weather in the Canary Islands plays a starring role in its appeal as a major holiday destination. With truly great conditions all year round, it's no wonder that they continue to be among the most popular places to go for sunshine from January to December; it really does have one of the best climates in the world.
This Spanish archipelago has a Mediterranean climate all of its own. The islands, of which there are seven main destinations, are rocky and volcanic with snow on their highest peaks and black and white sandy beaches at sea level.
While each island's weather is marginally different typically, the Canaries enjoy warm summers and pleasant winters. We have broken the seasons in two, showing just summer and winter. There simply isn't enough differentiation to include spring and autumn, as the weather changes only gradually throughout the year.
However, there are some local differences depending on altitude and which side of the mountains you are on. For example, on mountainous islands such as Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the higher you go, the colder it gets.
Typically, north-facing spots in the north of each of the islands are cloudier with more rain than south-facing places in the south of islands.
Individual Canary Islands
Take your pick from huge holiday favourites such as Tenerife and Gran Canaria to the lesser-known islands of La Gomera and El Hierro.
- Tenerife - with the snowcapped Mount Teide at the centre of the island separating the drier, sunnier south from the more populated and greener farming areas of the north, Tenerife offers something for everyone from hikes and trails to lively towns, beaches, water sports and pretty villages
- Fuerteventura - this is one of the driest islands with arguably the best selection of golden beaches, and countless opportunities for watersports such as sailing and windsurfing thanks to the trademark winds, much loved by families, adventure seekers and couples
- Lanzarote - another dry island, Lanzarote is home to stunning volcanic cones and black lava landscape as well as plenty of places to rest, party, visit and explore for all types of holidaymakers
- Gran Canaria - from the dunes of Maspalomas in the drier south to the more green and fertile north, this island has some of the most beautiful mountain scenery of them all as well as great beaches, nightlife and facilities
- La Palma - also known as the Isla Bonita or beautiful island, La Palma is the greenest of the Canary Islands with more rain than the others as it's located further out into the Atlantic
- La Gomera - no more than 20 miles from Tenerife, La Gomera is a mountainous island popular with daytrippers, with terraces, walks and a handful of black sand beaches
- El Hierro - step back in time on the rocky, rugged island of El Hierro - forget high rise developments, here it's all about local guesthouses, hiking and exploring.
Canary Islands temperature by month
Compare the average temperature by month for popular destinations in the Canary Islands. Select a place from below to see more long term weather averages by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuerteventura | 19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
27 |
27 |
27 |
25 |
23 |
20 |
| Gran Canaria | 20 |
20 |
21 |
21 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
27 |
26 |
25 |
23 |
21 |
| Hierro |  17 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
19 |
21 |
23 |
24 |
24 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
| La Gomera | 19 |
19 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
26 |
24 |
22 |
20 |
| La Palma | 16 |
16 |
16 |
17 |
19 |
21 |
23 |
24 |
23 |
21 |
19 |
17 |
| Lanzarote | 20 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
 28 |
28 |
25 |
23 |
21 |
| Tenerife | 18 |
18 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
21 |
19 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Adeje | 18 |
18 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
21 |
19 |
| Playa Blanca | 19 |
20 |
21 |
21 |
23 |
24 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
25 |
22 |
20 |
| Playa de las Americas | 18 |
18 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
21 |
19 |
| Playa del Ingles | 20 |
20 |
21 |
21 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
27 |
26 |
25 |
23 |
21 |
| Puerto del Carmen | 20 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
25 |
23 |
21 |
All Canary Islands regions
All Canary Islands destinations
- Adeje, Tenerife
- Agaete, Gran Canaria
- Aguimes, Gran Canaria
- Arguineguin, Gran Canaria
- Arona, Tenerife
- Arrecife, Lanzarote
- Arucas, Gran Canaria
- Bahia Feliz, Gran Canaria
- Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura
- Callao Salvaje, Tenerife
- Corralejo, Fuerteventura
- Costa Adeje, Tenerife
- Costa Antigua, Fuerteventura
- Costa Calma, Fuerteventura
- Costa del Silencio, Tenerife
- Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
- Cruz de Tejeda, Gran Canaria
- El Cotillo, Fuerteventura
- El Medano, Tenerife
- El Paso, La Palma
- El Sauzal, Tenerife
- Frontera, El Hierro
- Fuencaliente, La Palma
- Garachico, Tenerife
- Golf del Sur, Tenerife
- Guia de Isora, Tenerife
- La Asomada, Lanzarote
- La Caleta, Tenerife
- La Vagueta, Lanzarote
- Las Caletillas, Tenerife
- Las Canteras, Gran Canaria
- Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
- Las Playitas, Fuerteventura
- Los Cancajos, La Palma
- Los Cristianos, Tenerife
- Los Gigantes, Tenerife
- Los Llanos, La Palma
- Los Valles, Lanzarote
- Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
- Matagorda, Lanzarote
- Meloneras, Gran Canaria
- Morro Jable, Fuerteventura
- Mount Teide, Tenerife
- Nuevo Horizonte, Fuerteventura
- Orotava, Tenerife
- Pajara, Fuerteventura
- Patalavaca, Gran Canaria
- Playa Amadores, Gran Canaria
- Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
- Playa de Esquinzo, Fuerteventura
- Playa de Fanabe, Tenerife
- Playa de Jandia, Fuerteventura
- Playa de la Arena, Tenerife
- Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
- Playa de los Pocillos, Lanzarote
- Playa de Santiago, La Gomera
- Playa del Cura, Gran Canaria
- Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
- Playa Honda, Lanzarote
- Playa Mogan, Gran Canaria
- Playa Paraiso, Tenerife
- Playa Taurito, Gran Canaria
- Puerto Calero, Lanzarote
- Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
- Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
- Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
- Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura
- Puerto Naos, La Palma
- Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
- Salobre Golf, Gran Canaria
- San Agustin, Gran Canaria
- San Bartolome, Lanzarote
- San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria
- San Isidro, Tenerife
- San Mateo, Gran Canaria
- San Miguel, Tenerife
- San Sebastian de la Gomera, La Gomera
- Santa Brigida, Gran Canaria
- Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
- Santa Ursula, Tenerife
- Tazacorte, La Palma
- Tias, Lanzarote
- Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera
- Valverde, El Hierro
- Vilaflor, Tenerife
- Yaiza, Lanzarote
Canary Islands weather averages by month
Temperature in Canary Islands (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max temperature (daytime) | 18 |
19 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
26 |
27 |
26 |
24 |
21 |
19 |
| Min temperature (night-time) |  13 |
12 |
13 |
13 |
15 |
16 |
18 |
19 |
19 |
17 |
16 |
14 |
| Heat & Humidity |  0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
 L |
 M |
M |
M |
L |
0 |
0 |
| Sea temperature | 19 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
23 |
22 |
21 |
Note: 0 = None, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very high, E = Extreme
Sunshine & UV index in Canary Islands
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily hours of sunshine | ||||||||||||
| Daily hours of daylight |  11 |
11 |
 12 |
 13 |
 14 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
11 |
 10 |
| UV Index (Maximum) |  4 |
 6 |
 8 |
9 |
10 |
 11 |
11 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
Rainfall in Canary Islands
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of days with some rain | 6 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) |  64 |
 55 |
42 |
 33 |
 13 |
7 |
1 |
3 |
12 |
41 |
65 |
74 |
Compare Canary Islands weather with the UK
The weather chart below compares the average monthly maximum daytime temperature for Canary Islands, Spain (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) and the UK (London).
Maximum daytime temperature (°C)
Canary Islands, Spain (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
UK (London)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
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