CanaryForecast Blog
In-depth, data-backed guides to Canary Islands weather and travel planning — built on the same official AEMET forecasts that power our live beach pages.
Planning
Canary Islands Weather by Month (2026 Guide)
The Canary Islands enjoy mild weather all year, the "eternal spring" of the Atlantic. Daytime highs sit at 20-23C in winter and 26-29C in summer, with a tiny ~6-7C seasonal swing. The sea stays swimmable, from ~19C in late winter to ~24C in autumn. The sunniest, driest spots are the southern coasts and the flat eastern islands (Lanzarote, Fuerteventura). For winter sun, December-March is peak; July-August are the warmest and busiest.
Sun & beaches
Which Canary Island Is the Sunniest?
Short answer: the two eastern islands, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, are the driest and most reliably sunny year-round, with only about 100-150mm of rain. For warmth plus big resorts, the sunny south of Gran Canaria and Tenerife wins. The crucial catch: on every island the south coast is sunny while the north is cloudier and greener, so which coast you pick matters as much as which island.
Seasons
Canary Islands Winter Sun: Dec-Feb Weather Guide
The Canary Islands are Europe's number-one winter-sun destination, with daytime highs of 20-23°C from December to February, mild nights around 15-18°C and a sea that stays a swimmable 19-20°C. The sunniest weather is on the southern coasts and the eastern islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, while the greener north sees more cloud and brief showers. Expect 10-11 hours of daylight, strong sun and the occasional hazy Calima day.