Gran Canaria
Sand dunes that could pass for the Sahara at one end of the island, a rainforest-green interior at the other, and winter sun reliable enough that the locals barely mention it either.
The best time to visit Gran Canaria is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 22:45 (UTC+1).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 68°F · rain 0.3in · 10.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Gran Canaria Island, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C68°F | 8mm0.3in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 21°C71°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 22°C71°F | 10mm0.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 23°C73°F | 14mm0.6in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 24°C76°F | 4mm0.2in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| June | 26°C78°F | 7mm0.3in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| July | 29°C83°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| August | 29°C84°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| September | 27°C80°F | 23mm0.9in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 27°C80°F | 6mm0.2in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| November | 24°C75°F | 9mm0.4in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 22°C71°F | 7mm0.3in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
The best time to visit Gran Canaria is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
How warm does Gran Canaria get?
Typical daytime highs in Gran Canaria are Mar–May 23°C (73°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 21°C (70°F).
Is Gran Canaria expensive?
On the ground, Gran Canaria is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Gran Canaria good for?
Gran Canaria is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, moving about and doing things.