Gran Canaria vs La Palma: weather compared
In October, Gran Canaria and La Palma have a similar subtropical climate. Gran Canaria has roughly 2.9 fewer rainy days.
October averages compared
| Gran Canaria | La Palma | |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26.2° | 25.5° |
| Average low | 20.1° | 20.2° |
| Sea temperature | 23.4° | 23.9° |
| Rainy days | 2.3 | 5.2 |
| Sunshine hours | 220 | 175 |
Right now, Gran Canaria has 0% of its beaches sunny versus 0% on La Palma.
Month-by-month comparison
| Gran Canaria | La Palma | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | Sea temperature | Average high | Sea temperature | |
| Jan | 20.8° | 20.0° | 20.6° | 20.3° |
| Feb | 21.2° | 19.1° | 20.7° | 19.6° |
| Mar | 22.3° | 19.1° | 21.2° | 19.5° |
| Apr | 22.6° | 19.3° | 21.6° | 19.9° |
| May | 23.6° | 20.0° | 22.6° | 20.7° |
| Jun | 25.3° | 21.0° | 24.1° | 21.8° |
| Jul | 26.9° | 21.8° | 25.5° | 22.6° |
| Aug | 27.5° | 22.5° | 26.3° | 23.4° |
| Sep | 27.2° | 23.4° | 26.6° | 24.2° |
| Oct | 26.2° | 23.4° | 25.5° | 23.9° |
| Nov | 24.2° | 22.1° | 23.5° | 22.8° |
| Dec | 22.2° | 20.5° | 21.8° | 21.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Which is warmer, Gran Canaria or La Palma?
In October, Gran Canaria is about 0.7°C warmer than La Palma (26.2°C vs 25.5°C average daytime high). Across the year the two islands stay within about 0.8°C, with Gran Canaria a little warmer overall.
Which island has fewer rainy days?
Both are dry, especially in summer. The southern and eastern islands tend to be the driest; the table above shows the rainy-day average for each month.
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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.