Best Time to Visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.5°C / 61.7°F in January to 23.4°C / 74.1°F in September, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 38 mm / 1.5 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5°C61.7°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.9°C62.4°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.7°C63.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.3°C64.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.4°C66.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.9°C69.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.4°C72.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.3°C73.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.4°C74.1°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 21.7°C71.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 19.8°C67.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17.7°C63.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is September averaging 23.4°C / 74.1°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The rainy season at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 19 mm / 0.7 in. The wettest single month is December (38 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the driest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The driest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.4°C / 72.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The least comfortable months for travel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 38 mm / 1.5 in in December, and the coldest month averages 16.5°C / 61.7°F.
Is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria climate different from Spain overall?
Yes, usually. Our Las Palmas de Gran Canaria figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Spain figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Las Palmas de Gran Canaria specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.