Warmest Canary Island
Year-round, the warmest Canary Island is Lanzarote, with average daytime highs of 25.7°C — about 1.1°C warmer than Tenerife.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 25.7° | 20.4° | 258 | 1.5 | 0% |
| 2 | Tenerife | 24.6° | 21.2° | 241 | 2.5 | 85% |
| 3 | Fuerteventura | 24.3° | 20.4° | 239 | 1.3 | 36% |
| 4 | Gran Canaria | 24.2° | 21.0° | 235 | 1.8 | 100% |
| 5 | La Gomera | 23.6° | 21.6° | — | 1.7 | 83% |
| 6 | El Hierro | 23.4° | 21.8° | 195 | 1.9 | 0% |
| 7 | La Palma | 23.3° | 21.7° | 174 | 3.4 | 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). Lanzarote comes first, Tenerife 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.