Best Canary Island for Swimming in August
In August, the sea is warmest around La Palma at 23.4°C — the best Canary Island for swimming.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Palma | 26.3° | 23.4° | 209 | 0.4 | 50% |
| 2 | El Hierro | 26.1° | 23.4° | 239 | 0.3 | 0% |
| 3 | La Gomera | 27.3° | 23.2° | — | 0.3 | 83% |
| 4 | Tenerife | 29.0° | 22.8° | 319 | 0.3 | 85% |
| 5 | Gran Canaria | 27.5° | 22.5° | 300 | 0.1 | 100% |
| 6 | Fuerteventura | 27.8° | 21.9° | 289 | 0.1 | 36% |
| 7 | Lanzarote | 29.9° | 21.9° | 309 | 0.1 | 0% |
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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 August. La Palma comes first, El Hierro 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.