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Best time to visit Gran Canaria
Based on 5 years of real historical weather data (2015–2023). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Gran Canaria? Here's what to expect. Summers here run warm (around 24°C at midday), and winters are mild (around 15°C at midday). For the best odds of good weather, aim for June, May and September. Mornings sit around 17°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 21°C in the evening. You'll get up to 13.1h of sunshine a day, with mostly dry.
Month-by-month weather
If you visit in January: mornings sit around 11°C, climbing to 14°C by midday and staying at 16°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 13°C in the evening.
If you visit in February: mornings sit around 10°C, climbing to 14°C by midday and staying at 16°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 13°C in the evening.
If you visit in March: mornings sit around 12°C, climbing to 17°C by midday and staying at 19°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 16°C in the evening.
If you visit in April: mornings sit around 12°C, climbing to 18°C by midday and staying at 19°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 16°C in the evening.
If you visit in May: mornings sit around 15°C, climbing to 20°C by midday and staying at 22°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 18°C in the evening.
If you visit in June: mornings sit around 17°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 21°C in the evening.
If you visit in July: mornings sit around 19°C, climbing to 25°C by midday and staying at 28°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 24°C in the evening.
If you visit in August: mornings sit around 20°C, climbing to 26°C by midday and staying at 28°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 25°C in the evening.
If you visit in September: mornings sit around 18°C, climbing to 23°C by midday and staying at 25°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 22°C in the evening.
If you visit in October: mornings sit around 17°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 23°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 20°C in the evening.
If you visit in November: mornings sit around 13°C, climbing to 17°C by midday and staying at 19°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 16°C in the evening.
If you visit in December: mornings sit around 12°C, climbing to 16°C by midday and staying at 18°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 15°C in the evening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Gran Canaria, aim for June, May and September — Mornings sit around 17°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 21°C in the evening. You'll get up to 13.1h of sunshine a day, with mostly dry. This is based on 5 years of real historical weather data (2015–2023), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in June?
If you visit Gran Canaria in June, mornings sit around 17°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 21°C in the evening. You'll get around 13.1h of sunshine per day and 0.5mm of rain — mostly dry.
What is the hottest month in Gran Canaria?
August is typically the hottest month, running hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Gran Canaria?
July is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 0mm per day. October is the wettest, at 1.3mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 20°C | 12.4° → 24.5° | 13.4h | 0.2mm | 96 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 22°C | 12.7° → 27.3° | 12.7h | 0.1mm | 95 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 22°C | 15° → 27.1° | 11.7h | 0.3mm | 95 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 20°C | 11.4° → 26.4° | 12.7h | 0.6mm | 94 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 21°C | 13.4° → 26.1° | 13.1h | 0.6mm | 94 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 24°C | 14.9° → 29.2° | 11.0h | 0.1mm | 94 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 19°C | 10.7° → 24.5° | 12.4h | 0.2mm | 93 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 22°C | 15.8° → 26.5° | 11.6h | 0.3mm | 93 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 20°C | 12.1° → 24.6° | 13.3h | 1.5mm | 92 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 22°C | 13.6° → 27.9° | 12.4h | 1.4mm | 92 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 24°C | 15.1° → 29.1° | 13.3h | 0.0mm | 92 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 23°C | 15.1° → 29.6° | 13.0h | 0.0mm | 92 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 21°C | 14° → 26.3° | 10.5h | 1.5mm | 92 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 24°C | 15.9° → 30.3° | 12.3h | 0.0mm | 91 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 25°C | 16.2° → 30.4° | 11.3h | 0.1mm | 91 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 20°C | 13.5° → 24.3° | 10.1h | 0.9mm | 91 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 18°C | 10.2° → 22.8° | 11.6h | 0.1mm | 90 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 18°C | 10.2° → 21.9° | 11.9h | 0.5mm | 90 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 25°C | 15.9° → 30.8° | 12.7h | 0.0mm | 90 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 25°C | 16.5° → 31.3° | 12.5h | 0.0mm | 90 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 25°C | 16.4° → 29° | 11.8h | 0.0mm | 90 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 25°C | 16.8° → 29.4° | 11.9h | 0.6mm | 89 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 24°C | 15.8° → 31.2° | 11.4h | 0.8mm | 89 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 27°C | 17.4° → 33.2° | 12.9h | 0.0mm | 88 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 27°C | 17.9° → 32° | 11.8h | 0.1mm | 87 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 19°C | 12.6° → 22.4° | 10.0h | 0.6mm | 87 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 17°C | 9.1° → 22° | 11.7h | 0.3mm | 86 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 18°C | 9.9° → 21.7° | 11.8h | 1.5mm | 86 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 18°C | 10.8° → 22.5° | 11.5h | 1.6mm | 86 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 19°C | 11.5° → 23° | 12.8h | 1.7mm | 86 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 27°C | 15.7° → 34.8° | 12.2h | 0.0mm | 86 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 28°C | 18.5° → 34.1° | 12.0h | 0.6mm | 85 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 17°C | 9.6° → 20.7° | 9.9h | 0.1mm | 85 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 16°C | 9.6° → 22.4° | 11.1h | 0.2mm | 84 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 18°C | 12.1° → 21.9° | 10.0h | 0.8mm | 84 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 17°C | 9° → 20.7° | 11.7h | 1.2mm | 83 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 15°C | 9.1° → 19.6° | 10.9h | 0.2mm | 82 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 16°C | 9.1° → 19.6° | 9.9h | 0.2mm | 82 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 17°C | 10.5° → 21.6° | 9.2h | 1.1mm | 81 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 16°C | 10.3° → 20.3° | 9.5h | 0.8mm | 80 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 15°C | 8.7° → 19.1° | 9.4h | 0.8mm | 80 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 14°C | 8.1° → 18.6° | 10.2h | 0.8mm | 79 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 16°C | 9.8° → 20.2° | 9.1h | 0.9mm | 79 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 14°C | 8.5° → 18.2° | 9.9h | 0.9mm | 78 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 14°C | 9.2° → 18.2° | 9.9h | 0.6mm | 78 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 19°C | 12.3° → 24.1° | 10.1h | 3.7mm | 78 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 14°C | 8.3° → 18° | 9.8h | 0.6mm | 77 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 17°C | 10° → 21° | 11.6h | 2.6mm | 77 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 14°C | 8.2° → 18.4° | 9.9h | 1.0mm | 76 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 14°C | 7.9° → 18.8° | 10.8h | 1.2mm | 76 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 14°C | 7° → 18.9° | 10.4h | 2.8mm | 70 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 14°C | 8.1° → 17.9° | 9.5h | 2.6mm | 69 |
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