Best Canary Island for Winter Sun in March
In March, the top Canary Island for winter sun is Lanzarote: 23.6°C average daytime highs and just 2.2 rainy days.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 23.6° | 18.6° | 257 | 2.2 | 0% |
| 2 | Fuerteventura | 22.2° | 18.6° | 233 | 1.9 | 36% |
| 3 | Gran Canaria | 22.3° | 19.1° | 229 | 2.3 | 100% |
| 4 | La Gomera | 21.4° | 19.5° | — | 2.4 | 83% |
| 5 | Tenerife | 22.1° | 19.3° | 221 | 3.8 | 85% |
| 6 | El Hierro | 21.4° | 19.6° | 192 | 2.8 | 0% |
| 7 | La Palma | 21.2° | 19.5° | 177 | 3.9 | 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 March. Lanzarote 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.