Canary Islands

Canary Islands Weather & Climate: Spain

Climate by month across the Canary Islands, Spain, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Canary Islands

the Canary Islands in Spain sees its peak temperatures in September (24°C (75°F)) and its coolest in February (19°C (66°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Puerto del Carmen, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

You can enjoy pleasant weather throughout the year in the Canary Islands, particularly in Puerto del Carmen, where average temperatures vary from 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F).

Precipitation in the Canary Islands remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 22 mm (0.9 in) in December to 1 mm (0.04 in) in August. The driest period occurs in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with rainfall remaining under 17 mm (0.7 in).

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Playa del Ingles Adeje Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Playa de las Americas
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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Puerto del Carmen 19°C (66°F) 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in) 2,961 hours
Playa Blanca 19°C (66°F) 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 22°C (72°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 2,961 hours
Playa del Ingles 19°C (66°F) 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 21°C (70°F) 173 mm (6.8 in) 2,830 hours
Adeje 18°C (64°F) 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 20°C (68°F) 279 mm (11 in) 2,848 hours
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 19°C (66°F) 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 21°C (70°F) 249 mm (9.8 in) 2,830 hours
Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F) 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 21°C (70°F) 285 mm (11 in) 2,848 hours

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