Average Monthly Sunshine in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria varies. It peaks at 311 hours in July and drops to 178 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

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

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.