Canary Islands, Spain
Gran Canaria weather by month
Gran Canaria is warmest in August, with average highs of 30°C, and coolest in January at 21°C. The sea ranges from about 20°C to 24°C, warmest in August.
- WarmestAugust30°C average high
- CoolestJanuary21°C average high
- Warmest seaAugust24°C on average
- From Dublin≈ 4hdirect, estimated
Gran Canaria through the year
Beach weather (highs of 25°C or more and fewer than seven rainy days) is most likely June to October.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sea | Rainy days | Rain | Sky | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 16° | 21° | 1 | 12 mm | Some cloud | 3% |
| February | 21° | 15° | 20° | 1 | 13 mm | Some cloud | 6% |
| March | 22° | 16° | 20° | 3 | 15 mm | Some cloud | 11% |
| April | 23° | 17° | 21° | 2 | 15 mm | Some cloud | 14% |
| May | 25° | 18° | 22° | 1 | 4 mm | Some cloud | 34% |
| June | 26° | 20° | 23° | 0 | 3 mm | Mostly clear | 59% |
| July | 29° | 22° | 23° | 0 | 0 mm | Mostly clear | 94% |
| August | 30° | 23° | 24° | 0 | 1 mm | Mostly clear | 98% |
| September | 28° | 22° | 24° | 1 | 10 mm | Mostly clear | 94% |
| October | 27° | 21° | 24° | 3 | 18 mm | Some cloud | 68% |
| November | 24° | 19° | 23° | 2 | 14 mm | Some cloud | 30% |
| December | 22° | 17° | 22° | 1 | 7 mm | Some cloud | 3% |
Shaded rows: beach weather (June to October). Rainy day = 2 mm or more. Sky = average cloud cover. How we measure
Flying time
Estimated from the distance for a direct flight. Real schedules vary, and many long-haul trips need a connection.
- From Dublin≈ 4h
- From Cork≈ 3h 45m
- From Belfast≈ 4h 15m
- From London≈ 4h
- From Manchester≈ 4h 15m
- From Glasgow≈ 4h 30m
Air: ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 2011–2025, for the grid point at 27.76, -15.57 (39 m). Sea: Copernicus Marine analysis via Open-Meteo, 2023–2025. Averages describe past weather, not a forecast.