Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 311 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 178 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 54%.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria enjoys an average of 2830 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Precipitation page.