Gran Canaria weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Gran Canaria in november
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Gran Canaria sits at 27°55′N 15°32′W in Spain, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Gran Canaria weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Gran Canaria?
What is the ideal season to travel to Gran Canaria?
The best months to visit Gran Canaria are April, May, June, July. Carnaval de Las Palmas in February rivals Santa Cruz de Tenerife's; almond blossom hikes at Tejeda peak late January through February for a two-week window.
Q02When does Gran Canaria reach its peak summer heat?
When does Gran Canaria reach its peak summer heat?
August runs the highest averages in Gran Canaria, with typical daytime highs of 31°C (87°F). Trade winds cool the north coast even in August; Playa de las Canteras stays 22°C year-round and locals surf at La Cícer break at dawn.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Gran Canaria?
When is winter at its deepest in Gran Canaria?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 17°C (63°F). Roque Nublo at 1813m gets sleet December-January; Vega de San Mateo Sunday market moves indoors and sells almogrote cheese spread.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Gran Canaria?
What is the wettest time of year in Gran Canaria?
March typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 47mm on average. November-December calima dust storms end with sudden downpours; Barranco de Guiniguada in Las Palmas floods first.
Q05What kind of climate does Gran Canaria have?
What kind of climate does Gran Canaria have?
Gran Canaria, Spain has warm summers, mild winters. Vegueta neighborhood's Plaza de Santa Ana is where Columbus reportedly heard mass before crossing. Real papas arrugadas with mojo picón lives at Casa Montesdeoca in Vegueta, not the tourist strip. Take GC-200 to Puerto de las Nieves for grilled vieja and Agaete Valley coffee — the only coffee grown commercially in Europe. Maspalomas dunes are literally a Sahara fragment blown across in prevailing easterlies. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.