Best time to visit Gran Canaria

The best time to visit Gran Canaria is June, July and August — the warmest, driest and sunniest months. The sea is warm enough to swim (≥21°C) from June to November, and Gran Canaria stays mild all year, from highs around 20.8°C in January to 27.5°C in August.

Gran Canaria weather month by month

Climate normals from AEMET (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). “Sunny now” is the live share of monitored beaches in clear skies, refreshed several times a day.
Month Average high Sea temperature Rainy days Sunshine hours
January 20.8° 20.0° 3.1 184
February 21.2° 19.1° 3.0 191
March 22.3° 19.1° 2.3 229
April 22.6° 19.3° 1.3 228
May 23.6° 20.0° 0.3 272
June 25.3° 21.0° 0.1 284
July 26.9° 21.8° 0.0 308
August 27.5° 22.5° 0.1 300
September 27.2° 23.4° 1.1 241
October 26.2° 23.4° 2.3 220
November 24.2° 22.1° 3.9 185
December 22.2° 20.5° 4.5 179

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?

June, July and August offer the best balance of warm, dry and sunny weather on Gran Canaria.

Is Gran Canaria good to visit in winter?

Yes. Gran Canaria stays mild in winter, with January highs around 20.8°C and a sea near 20.0°C — one of Europe's top winter-sun spots.

When is it hottest in Gran Canaria?

August, with average daytime highs of 27.5°C.

Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.