Gran Canaria weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Gran Canaria this January 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 January?
Gran Canaria is a region in Spain. January in Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Playa del Ingles. While January might be the chilliest month, Gran Canaria offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto de Mogán with an average of 18 mm to low rainfall in Santa Brígida with 28 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 187 hours of sunlight expected in Playa del Ingles. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Gran Canaria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gran Canaria's yearly weather, check out our Gran Canaria climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gran Canaria?
Playa del Ingles
In January Playa del Ingles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In January Las Palmas de Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Maspalomas
In January Maspalomas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Rico
In January Puerto Rico generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Agustin
In January San Agustin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gran Canaria, in Spain.
Is January the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Playa del Ingles, January might be a good time to visit Gran Canaria. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Gran Canaria is in with generally perfect weather in Playa del Ingles.
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