Best Canary Island for Winter Sun in September
In September, the top Canary Island for winter sun is Lanzarote: 29.0°C average daytime highs and just 0.4 rainy days.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 29.0° | 22.7° | 267 | 0.4 | 0% |
| 2 | Tenerife | 28.1° | 23.7° | 253 | 0.9 | 85% |
| 3 | Fuerteventura | 27.5° | 22.7° | 246 | 0.5 | 36% |
| 4 | Gran Canaria | 27.2° | 23.4° | 241 | 1.1 | 100% |
| 5 | La Gomera | 26.7° | 23.9° | — | 0.6 | 83% |
| 6 | El Hierro | 26.5° | 24.1° | 215 | 0.6 | 0% |
| 7 | La Palma | 26.6° | 24.2° | 187 | 1.8 | 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 September. 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.