Canary Islands, Spain
Best time to visit Gran Canaria
For beach weather, the best time to visit Gran Canaria is June to October. The rest of the year is good for sightseeing in milder weather.
Gran Canaria month by month
From daily weather for 2011–2025. Tap a month for the full picture.
- January22°Good for sightseeingSea 20° · 2 rainy days
- February22°Good for sightseeingSea 19° · 2 rainy days
- March22°Good for sightseeingSea 19° · 3 rainy days
- April23°Good for sightseeingSea 20° · 2 rainy days
- May24°Good for sightseeingSea 21° · 1 rainy day
- June26°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 22° · 0 rainy days
- July27°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 22° · 0 rainy days
- August28°Beach weatherSea 23° · 0 rainy days
- September27°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 23° · 1 rainy day
- October27°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 23° · 3 rainy days
- November24°Good for sightseeingSea 22° · 3 rainy days
- December23°Good for sightseeingSea 21° · 2 rainy days
Beach weather = highs of 25°C or more and fewer than seven rainy days. Good for sightseeing = highs between 18°C and 28°C and fewer than ten rainy days. Very hot = highs of 33°C or more. Wet = ten or more rainy days. Cool = highs below 18°C. How we measure
Quick answers
- When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
- For beach weather, the best time to visit Gran Canaria is June to October. The rest of the year is good for sightseeing in milder weather.
- What is the hottest month in Gran Canaria?
- August, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
- When is the sea warmest in Gran Canaria?
- September, at about 23°C. It is coolest in March, at about 19°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Gran Canaria?
- October, with rain on about 3 days and 23 mm in a typical month.