Weather in August in Gran Canaria
Thinking about venturing to Gran Canaria this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in August?
Gran Canaria is a region in Spain. August in Gran Canaria generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Playa del Ingles. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gran Canaria in August, check out the map below. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Gran Canaria. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.For specific regional insights in Gran Canaria, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Meloneras with an average of 1.2 mm to low rainfall in San Felipe with 13 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 301 hours of sunshine in Playa del Ingles. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Gran Canaria's conditions throughout the year, check out our Gran Canaria climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Gran Canaria?
Playa del Ingles
In August Playa del Ingles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In August Las Palmas de Gran Canaria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Maspalomas
In August Maspalomas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Rico
In August Puerto Rico generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Agustin
In August San Agustin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Playa del Ingles, August might be a good time to visit Gran Canaria. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Playa del Ingles.
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