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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands gets 128 mm of precipitation a year over about 34 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and January the coldest (average low 15°C).
Desert climate
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 21°C in January to 28°C in August. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 16° | 22° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 17° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 27° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 20° | 26° |
How much rain does Las Palmas de Gran Canaria get?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gets 128 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 34 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 98% of Spain.
February is the wettest month, with 24 mm. July is the driest, with 0 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 6.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 65 days, to August 11, 2024.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather by month
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in January
In January, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 21°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 29°C (2010) and the record low is 10°C (1973). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in February
In February, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 21°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 29°C (1979) and the record low is 7°C (2003).
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in March
In March, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 22°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 32°C (2001) and the record low is 10°C (1980). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in April
In April, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 23°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 32°C (2006) and the record low is 11°C (1973). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in May
In May, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2010) and the record low is 11°C (2025). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in June
In June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 26°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 34°C (2013) and the record low is 13°C (1975). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in July
In July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 0 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 37°C (2004) and the record low is 15°C (1988).
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in August
In August, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 28°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 36°C (1976) and the record low is 16°C (1977).
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in September
In September, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 27°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 35°C (2005) and the record low is 17°C (2007).
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in October
In October, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (1983) and the record low is 13°C (1981). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in November
In November, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (1985) and the record low is 12°C (1974). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in December
In December, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages a high of 23°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 29°C (1996) and the record low is 11°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
August is the sunniest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with estimated sunshine of 72% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. November is the cloudiest, at 57%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 62% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is sunnier than 93% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in September at 77% and is lowest in January at 68%.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has about 3 days a year above 32°C. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is cooler than 93% of Spain.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather records
These records cover LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA/GAN during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria station is 37°C, on July 24, 2004. The coldest is 7°C, on February 14, 2003.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 85 mm of precipitation, on September 29, 1987.
21 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 16°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 17°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 20°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 21° | 20 mm | 4 | 68% | 61% | 29° | 10° |
| February | 15° | 21° | 24 mm | 5 | 68% | 62% | 29° | 7° |
| March | 16° | 22° | 12 mm | 4 | 72% | 62% | 32° | 10° |
| April | 17° | 23° | 4.8 mm | 3 | 72% | 58% | 32° | 11° |
| May | 18° | 24° | 1.0 mm | 1 | 73% | 62% | 32° | 11° |
| June | 19° | 26° | 1.0 mm | 1 | 76% | 61% | 34° | 13° |
| July | 21° | 27° | 0.3 mm | 0 | 72% | 71% | 37° | 15° |
| August | 22° | 28° | 0.5 mm | 0 | 73% | 72% | 36° | 16° |
| September | 22° | 27° | 3.8 mm | 1 | 77% | 62% | 35° | 17° |
| October | 21° | 27° | 18 mm | 4 | 72% | 58% | 34° | 13° |
| November | 18° | 24° | 20 mm | 5 | 70% | 57% | 33° | 12° |
| December | 17° | 23° | 23 mm | 6 | 72% | 60% | 29° | 11° |
Station: LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA/GAN, 20 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria climate questions
How much rain does Las Palmas de Gran Canaria get?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gets 128 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 34 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
February is the wettest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with 24 mm. July is the driest, with 0 mm.
How many rainy days does Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have a year?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has about 34 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 6.
What is the hottest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with an average high of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
January is the coldest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with an average low of 15°C.
What is the record high temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria station is 37°C, set on July 24, 2004. The record low is 7°C, on February 14, 2003.
What is the sunniest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
August is the sunniest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with estimated sunshine of 72% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. November is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.