Gran Canaria vs Lanzarote: weather compared
In October, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote have a similar subtropical climate. Lanzarote is about 1.3°C warmer.
October averages compared
| Gran Canaria | Lanzarote | |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26.2° | 27.5° |
| Average low | 20.1° | 19.1° |
| Sea temperature | 23.4° | 22.6° |
| Rainy days | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Sunshine hours | 220 | 240 |
Right now, Gran Canaria has 0% of its beaches sunny versus 0% on Lanzarote.
Month-by-month comparison
| Gran Canaria | Lanzarote | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | Sea temperature | Average high | Sea temperature | |
| Jan | 20.8° | 20.0° | 21.7° | 19.4° |
| Feb | 21.2° | 19.1° | 22.2° | 18.6° |
| Mar | 22.3° | 19.1° | 23.6° | 18.6° |
| Apr | 22.6° | 19.3° | 24.4° | 18.8° |
| May | 23.6° | 20.0° | 25.8° | 19.6° |
| Jun | 25.3° | 21.0° | 27.3° | 20.7° |
| Jul | 26.9° | 21.8° | 28.9° | 21.3° |
| Aug | 27.5° | 22.5° | 29.9° | 21.9° |
| Sep | 27.2° | 23.4° | 29.0° | 22.7° |
| Oct | 26.2° | 23.4° | 27.5° | 22.6° |
| Nov | 24.2° | 22.1° | 24.9° | 21.2° |
| Dec | 22.2° | 20.5° | 22.7° | 19.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Which is warmer, Gran Canaria or Lanzarote?
In October, Lanzarote is about 1.3°C warmer than Gran Canaria (27.5°C vs 26.2°C average daytime high). Across the year the two islands stay within about 1.5°C, with Lanzarote 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.