Best Canary Island for Winter Sun in January
In January, the top Canary Island for winter sun is Lanzarote: 21.7°C average daytime highs and just 2.8 rainy days.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 21.7° | 19.4° | 213 | 2.8 | 0% |
| 2 | La Gomera | 20.6° | 20.2° | — | 2.4 | 83% |
| 3 | Fuerteventura | 20.6° | 19.4° | 190 | 2.5 | 0% |
| 4 | El Hierro | 20.9° | 20.5° | 140 | 3.1 | 0% |
| 5 | Gran Canaria | 20.8° | 20.0° | 184 | 3.1 | 0% |
| 6 | Tenerife | 21.0° | 20.1° | 178 | 4.2 | 19% |
| 7 | La Palma | 20.6° | 20.3° | 141 | 5.3 | 0% |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this ranking worked out?
We rank all 7 Canary Islands using published climate averages; sources and reference periods vary by island. Lanzarote ranks first, followed by La Gomera.
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 · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.