Driest Canary Island in January
In January, the driest Canary Island is La Gomera, with only 2.4 rainy days on average.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Gomera | 20.6° | 20.2° | — | 2.4 | 83% |
| 2 | Fuerteventura | 20.6° | 19.4° | 190 | 2.5 | 36% |
| 3 | Lanzarote | 21.7° | 19.4° | 213 | 2.8 | 0% |
| 4 | Gran Canaria | 20.8° | 20.0° | 184 | 3.1 | 100% |
| 5 | El Hierro | 20.9° | 20.5° | 140 | 3.1 | 0% |
| 6 | Tenerife | 21.0° | 20.1° | 178 | 4.2 | 85% |
| 7 | La Palma | 20.6° | 20.3° | 141 | 5.3 | 50% |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this ranking worked out?
We rank all 7 Canary Islands using official AEMET climate normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020) in January. La Gomera comes first, Fuerteventura second.
Does the best island change day to day?
The climate ranking is stable across years, but today's actual sunshine varies by island — see the live “Sunny now” column, refreshed several times a day.
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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.