Gran Canaria sea temperature

The sea around Gran Canaria is currently about 23.9°C. It is warmest in September (around 23.4°C) and coolest in February (around 19.1°C).

23.9°C Average sea temperature off Gran Canaria right now

That's about 0.5°C warmer than usual for this time of year.

Warm enough to swim comfortably without a wetsuit.

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Sea temperature around Gran Canaria — last 30 days

Over the last 14 days, the sea around Gran Canaria averaged 24.2°C, with daily values between 23.9°C and 24.5°C.

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Show the daily values

Day	Sea
25 Oct	23.9°C
24 Oct	23.9°C
23 Oct	24.1°C
22 Oct	24.1°C
21 Oct	24.1°C
20 Oct	24.2°C
19 Oct	24.3°C
18 Oct	24.4°C
17 Oct	24.3°C
16 Oct	24.3°C
15 Oct	24.2°C
14 Oct	24.1°C
13 Oct	24.4°C
12 Oct	24.5°C
11 Oct	24.5°C
10 Oct	24.4°C
9 Oct	24.4°C
8 Oct	25.1°C
7 Oct	24.8°C
6 Oct	24.9°C
5 Oct	24.8°C
4 Oct	24.8°C
3 Oct	25.1°C
2 Oct	25.1°C
1 Oct	24.8°C
30 Sep	24.9°C
29 Sep	25.3°C
28 Sep	25.1°C
27 Sep	24.7°C
26 Sep	24.9°C

Gran Canaria sea temperature month by month

Multi-year monthly sea-surface averages for Gran Canaria. “Now” is the live average across the island's monitored beaches.
Month	Sea temperature	Swimming
January	20.0°	Pleasant
February	19.1°	Cool
March	19.1°	Cool
April	19.3°	Cool
May	20.0°	Pleasant
June	21.0°	Pleasant
July	21.8°	Pleasant
August	22.5°	Warm
September	23.4°	Warm
October	23.4°	Warm
November	22.1°	Warm
December	20.5°	Pleasant

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in the sea in Gran Canaria in winter?

Yes. Even in the coolest month (February) the sea around Gran Canaria averages about 19.1°C — swimmable for many, especially with a short wetsuit. In summer it reaches around 23.4°C.

Which month has the warmest sea in Gran Canaria?

September, when the sea around Gran Canaria averages about 23.4°C.

Is the sea cold in Gran Canaria?

Not very. The sea around Gran Canaria stays mild all year, from about 19.1°C in February to 23.4°C in September.

How warm has the sea around Gran Canaria been recently?

Over the last 14 days, the sea around Gran Canaria averaged 24.2°C, with daily values between 23.9°C and 24.5°C.

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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.