Gran Canaria weather by month

Check out Gran Canaria 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	20	20	21	21	22	24	26	27	26	25	23	21
Hours of sunshine (daily)	7	7	7	8	9	9	9	9	8	7	7	6
Days with some rainfall	3	3	2	2	1	0	0	0	1	2	3	4
Sea temperature °C	19	19	19	19	20	21	22	23	23	23	22	21

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The climate guide for Gran Canaria (Maspalomas) 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.

Gran Canaria climate overview

For a relatively small island, Gran Canaria packs one hell of a punch, and Gran Canaria's weather plays no small part in its enduring appeal.

As (if not more) popular in winter as it is in summer, this Canary Island has a diverse offering, from beaches to mountains, lively resorts to quiet villages, luxurious hotels to independent B&Bs.

It really is a holiday destination with something for everyone, and the fantastic weather in Gran Canaria from January to December is the cherry on top.

The reason the weather in Gran Canaria is so good has everything to do with its position in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of North Africa.

The island lies north of the equator and spends most of its time under an area of high pressure, where it's mainly dry and skies are typically cloudless. But cloudless skies aren't everything; there are plenty of these in the nearby Sahara Desert with scorching temperatures to match.

The difference with Gran Canaria, and indeed all the Canary Islands, is that because sea temperatures vary by only 4°C throughout the year, the ocean helps to regulate air temperatures, preventing them from rising too high in summer or falling too low in winter.

Gran Canaria weather - the Maspalomas Dunes © Dronepicr - Flickr CC BY 2.0

When visiting Gran Canaria, you'll find that most of the resorts are located in the southern part of the island where the weather in Gran Canaria sees more sunshine, less rainfall and temperatures are slightly warmer.

It's also where you'll find some of the best beaches, notably at Maspalomas, Puerto Rico, and the Playa de Amadores (Lovers' Beach).

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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in Gran Canaria for next month - November. Select a destination to see the climate guide for all months of the year.

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Temperature in Gran Canaria (°C)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max temperature (daytime)	20	20	21	21	22	24	26	27	26	25	23	21
Min temperature (night-time)	14	14	14	15	16	17	19	20	20	18	17	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	23	23	22	21