Gran Canaria weather in October
Gran Canaria in October: expect average daytime highs of 26.2°C, nights around 20.1°C, a sea temperature of 23.4°C and about 2.3 rainy days. That comes with around 220 hours of sunshine, making it one of Europe's sunniest winter escapes.
LIVE So far in October, according to AEMET's daily beach forecasts: 45% of beach mornings on Gran Canaria have been sunny and the sea has averaged 24.5°C.
Gran Canaria climate averages in October
| Average high | 26.2 °C |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20.1 °C |
| Sea temperature | 23.4 °C |
| Rainy days | 2.3 |
| Sunshine hours | 220 |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 08:02 / 19:32 |
| Daylight (mid-month) | 11 h 30 min |
Gran Canaria forecast for the next 14 days: North vs South
| Day | North Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
South Maspalomas |
|---|---|---|
| Today |  22°21°8.0 mm | 24°21°12.3 mm |
| Tomorrow |  25°20°1.9 mm |  26°22°0.2 mm |
| Fr 23 |  25°21°1.3 mm |  28°23° |
| Sa 24 | 23°21°5.7 mm | 27°23° |
| Su 25 | 23°20°1.4 mm | 26°22° |
| Mo 26 | 24°20° | 27°22° |
| Tu 27 |  25°21°0.3 mm | 28°24° |
| We 28 | 26°22°2.7 mm | 26°24° |
| Th 29 | 26°22° | 29°24° |
| Fr 30 | 25°22° | 28°24° |
| Sa 31 | 26°22°0.5 mm | 28°23° |
| Su 1 | 25°21° | 27°22° |
| Mo 2 | 25°20°2.4 mm | 25°21°3.9 mm |
| Tu 3 | 25°19°2.0 mm | 25°18°2.0 mm |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gran Canaria warm in October?
Yes. Gran Canaria in October has average daytime highs of 26.2°C and mild nights around 20.1°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.
Can you swim in the sea on Gran Canaria in October?
Yes. The sea around Gran Canaria averages 23.4°C in October, which is comfortable for swimming for most people.
Does it rain much on Gran Canaria in October?
Not much. Gran Canaria sees about 2.3 rainy days on average in October, so most days stay dry and sunny.
What should I pack for Gran Canaria in October?
Light summer clothing for the daytime, a light layer for the evenings, plus sun cream and sunglasses — the UV stays high even in winter.
What time does it get dark in Gran Canaria in October?
In Gran Canaria in October the sun sets at around 19:32 and rises at around 08:02 (mid-month, local time), giving roughly 11 h 30 min of daylight.
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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.