Gran Canaria Weather: Best Months to Go

Weather Around the Gran Canaria Map

A lot of visitors may ask, where is Gran Canaria? Found right in the middle of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is central to some of the most popular attractions in the Canaries. With so many activities that you can do on the island, it's best to plan your trip ahead to make sure you get to do all the activities you want. A big factor in planning a trip is the weather. One of the best things about Gran Canaria is the consistent sunny weather all year round.

In this Gran Canaria Weather: Best Months to Go article, we will discuss what the weather's like each month and we'll take a look at the best activities for those times.

Gran Canaria Holidays in the Summer

Summertime is peak season for the whole of Canary Islands. From July to September, groups, solo travellers and especially families flock the island for that much-needed beach trip. These are months when you'll see the most kids because school is out. During the month of July, your average high reaches up to 27 degrees Celsius, which drops to a cool 19 degrees at night. August gets even hotter at 28 degrees Celsius and the sea's temperature is at a perfect 22 degrees. This is the hottest month of the year, as it gets a bit cooler in September at 27 degrees.

These months won't require you to wear more than just the usual beach wears like shorts, tank tops and swimwear. Don't forget to bring your sunscreens because the sun can get hot. During these summer months, you can expect a 12 to 13-hour daylight, which works pretty well for tourists because it gives them more time to explore the island like going on boat trips Gran Canaria.

What to do in Gran Canaria during the summertime

The best activities during these months are the ones spent on the beach or by the pool. Some of the popular spots are Puerto de Mogan and Puerto Rico. Wouldn't it be nice to visit both in just one day via boat trips Gran Canaria? TravelON World offers the Luxury Five Star Catamaran Gran Canaria Cruise that takes you to the best swim spots of Gran Canaria. You'll see the untouched beaches, some marine caves and beautiful cliffs that will leave you in awe. On this tour, you'll have the chance to go swimming, snorkelling, drive a jet ski and get on a banana boat. The tour comes with a light lunch and a free bar open all day.

Roque Nublo in Autumn

The months of October to December don't usually attract as many tourists as in the summertime, but there are still a lot who come, especially since it's a lot warmer than most of Europe. October still gets a high of 26 degrees and falls to 18 at night. You should be able to get by with just a t-shirt and shorts even during the night, but you might want to bring a light jacket just in case it gets too chilly.

November only reaches to 24 degrees and December drops to 22. Days are also shorter, which last from 10 to 11 hours-- still good for two excursions a day. Although the climate is much cooler, you can't go to Gran Canaria and not bring sunscreen. The sun always shines on the island and you can still get a pretty decent tan. Bring your swimwear, comfy clothes, and sunglasses but be prepared for a chilly night.

Activities for your October to December Gran Canaria Holidays

Best activities here would be the ones that require walking and hiking. The sun isn't too hot and the temp is cool enough that you could last the day walking. The Roque Nublo Gran Canaria Tour lets you see multiple spots in just one day, with Roque Nublo as the highlight of it all. We start with one of the island's most popular spots, the old city of Telde. Then we move to either Arucas or Firgas depending on which day you go. We also take you to the streets of Valleseco, Cruz de Tejeda, Ayacata, San Bartolome and Fataga. TravelON World sends an expert guide with each tour so you're guaranteed to get some knowledge on the history of these places.

What to do in Gran Canaria When it's Cold

Although it's quite unusual for people to go on beach trips during the winter time, it's pretty normal for Gran Canaria. Boasting of nice sunny weather all year long, Gran Canaria weather in January to March are some of the best months to visit. You can still get the benefits of going during the summer and have fewer people around. You can even go to waterparks without having to worry about super long lines.

Gran Canaria weather in January and February averages at a high of 21 degrees, while the sea temp is at 19. There's a slight chance of rain but it will be very minimal. It's best to bring a light jacket because the nights get chilly at 13 degrees. March gets a bit warmer with highs of up to 22 and lows down to 14 degrees. You can also expect around seven hours of sunshine each day, good enough for a tan. Although warmer clothing is recommended, don't forget to still pack your swimwear because the waters are still warm enough for a swim.

A day or two at the beach would still be nice, but if you'd want to take a break and get to tour almost half of the Gran Canaria map, then we suggest you go on the Big Gran Canaria Map Tour. It will take you to Puerto Mogan, also known as Little Venice, to Los Azuelos, San Nicolas, Agaete and Las Palmas, which is the capital of Gran Canaria. You'll be able to see all these places in just a span of nine hours. TravelON World will arrange everything for you from hotel pick-up to drop off, including a well-trained guide for your hassle-free day out.

Weather in Gran Canaria April to June

April is the beginning of winter's end. Temp starts rising to 23 degrees and people start flocking the beaches once again. Although it's already warm during the day time, it still gets chilly at night dropping to 14 degrees. Warm clothes for sleeping or taking a stroll during the night must be packed with your swimwear. May and June's climate starts to get warmer with temp rising to 25 and nights down to 17. If you decide to visit during these months, you won't have to worry about packing warm clothes, tank tops and shorts will do. The waters have a perfect dipping temperature of 21 degrees.

Things to do in Gran Canaria during these months

The months of April to June are perfect for rugged activities because it's not too cold nor too hot. If you're into driving on rough roads, you can take the Gran Canaria Jeep Safari Buggies, for an unforgettable trip. Here, you will drive through the mountain roads leading to the Ayagaures ravine on a buggy.

Now that we've answered the question where is Gran Canaria and summarized what you can expect with Gran Canaria weather and what activities suite each month best, you can now plan your trip to the island easily. TravelON World helps you book activities hassle-free in just one place. We guarantee a secure transaction and a dedicated customer service team to help you with your travel needs. So whenever you plan to visit Gran Canaria, you know when and where to go!