Driest Canary Island in October
In October, the driest Canary Island is Fuerteventura, with only 1.7 rainy days on average.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuerteventura | 26.1° | 22.6° | 227 | 1.7 | 36% |
| 2 | Lanzarote | 27.5° | 22.6° | 240 | 2.1 | 0% |
| 3 | Gran Canaria | 26.2° | 23.4° | 220 | 2.3 | 100% |
| 4 | El Hierro | 25.6° | 24.0° | 194 | 2.5 | 0% |
| 5 | La Gomera | 25.8° | 23.8° | — | 2.8 | 83% |
| 6 | Tenerife | 26.3° | 23.6° | 222 | 3.1 | 85% |
| 7 | La Palma | 25.5° | 23.9° | 175 | 5.2 | 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 October. Fuerteventura comes first, Lanzarote 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.