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Maspalomas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Maspalomas has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Maspalomas experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 16°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Maspalomas is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 173 mm. The climate in Maspalomas shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 33 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Maspalomas Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Maspalomas serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Las Palmas, Canary Islands (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Las Palmas, Canary Islands (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for Maspalomas

Sun   Dec 22
19°C | 15°C
NE 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
21°C | 16°C
E 8 m/s
0.6 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
21°C | 17°C
E 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Maspalomas in Spain

During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Maspalomas?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Maspalomas?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Maspalomas?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Maspalomas?
    December tops the wettest month list with 33 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Maspalomas?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Maspalomas?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.