Canary Islands weather in February
In February, daytime highs across the 7 Canary Islands range from 20.6 to 22.2°C and the sea from 18.6 to 19.8°C. The warmest island is Lanzarote (22.2°C), the sunniest is Lanzarote and the driest is Fuerteventura, with 2.4 rainy days on average.
Every Canary Island in February, compared
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 22.2° | 18.6° | 209 | 2.5 | 89% |
| 2 | Tenerife | 21.2° | 19.4° | 186 | 3.8 | 38% |
| 3 | Gran Canaria | 21.2° | 19.1° | 191 | 3.0 | 47% |
| 4 | Fuerteventura | 21.0° | 18.6° | 190 | 2.4 | 100% |
| 5 | El Hierro | 20.8° | 19.8° | 157 | 2.7 | 0% |
| 6 | La Palma | 20.7° | 19.6° | 146 | 4.3 | 50% |
| 7 | La Gomera | 20.6° | 19.6° | — | 3.4 | 0% |
Can you swim in the Canary Islands in February?
It is cool: the sea is 18.6–19.8°C in February. Many people still swim briefly; for longer swims a wetsuit helps. The water is warmest around El Hierro.
Good to know in February
Carnival season: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hold huge street carnivals, usually in February or early March (the dates follow Easter). Calima — Saharan dust haze — is most frequent from January to March. Calima in the Canary Islands today →
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Frequently asked questions
Which Canary Island is warmest in February?
Lanzarote, with average daytime highs of 22.2°C in February, followed by Tenerife at 21.2°C. South coasts are usually warmer and sunnier than north coasts.
Does it rain much in the Canary Islands in February?
Not much: 2.4 to 4.3 rainy days on average in February, depending on the island. Fuerteventura is the driest.
Which Canary Island is sunniest in February?
Lanzarote, with about 209 hours of sunshine in February — the most among the islands with official sunshine records.
Which Canary Island has the warmest sea in February?
El Hierro, where the sea averages about 19.8°C in February.
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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.