AI-generatedLas Palmas de Gran Canaria at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 23.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 177 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 122 m
Climate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
08:0119:33
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:47–08:33 · evening 19:02–19:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:37–07:47 · evening 19:48–19:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in October?
In October, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min08:01 – 19:33
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %97 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sea temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.4 – 24.2 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranges from 19.0 °C in March to 23.5 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 23.0 and 24.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.7° | 19.0° | 20.6° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.1° | 18.2° | 19.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.0° | 18.2° | 19.8° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.4° | 18.5° | 20.2° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.2° | 19.7° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 21.4° | 20.5° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.0° | 21.3° | 22.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.9° | 22.4° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 23.0° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.4° | 22.4° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.2° | 21.5° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.8° | 20.2° | 21.5° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has about 4 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
How breezy and how cloudy Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb, Apr – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
How often the day gets hot in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (14°), the warmest in September (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from August to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to July and from October to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 41 days a year, mostly from August to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89 | 18° | 14° | 19.7° | 6.2 h | 5 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 18° | 14° | 19.1° | 6.9 h | 5 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 95 | 19° | 15° | 19.0° | 7.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 20° | 15° | 19.4° | 8.0 h | 4 | 14 |
| MayMay | 99 | 21° | 16° | 20.2° | 8.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 22° | 18° | 21.4° | 9.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 24° | 19° | 22.0° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 25° | 20° | 22.9° | 9.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 24° | 20° | 23.5° | 8.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 24° | 19° | 23.4° | 7.1 h | 4 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 21° | 17° | 22.2° | 6.2 h | 5 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 20° | 16° | 20.8° | 6.1 h | 6 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
28.10° N, 15.42° W · 122 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is all year round. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 27 mm of precipitation.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: score 100 against 93. In June, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 93 | 100better |
| Day high | 24° | 22° |
| Night low | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | 23.4° | 21.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 9 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January18° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In January, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January91February18° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In February, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in February95March19° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In March, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in March97April20° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In April, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April99May21° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In May, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May100June22° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in June100July24° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in July100August25° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In August, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in August98September24° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In September, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in September93October24° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in October88November21° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In November, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in November87December20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria vs. Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés)
In October the holiday weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) is about equally good (score 93 vs. 93). During the day Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) is 1 °C warmer than Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 93 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | All year | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Palmas de Gran CanariaThis page24°23°93
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- 3Los Gigantes25°24°92
- 4Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés)25°23°91
- 5Santa Cruz de Tenerife23°24°90
- 6Puerto de la Cruz25°24°90
- 7Costa Adeje24°24°90
- 8Costa Calma25°23°89
Planning a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 88).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,880 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
When is the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The sea temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranges from 19.0 °C in March to 23.5 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The wettest month is December with 27 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Las Palmas de Gran Canaria get?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
A nonstop flight from London to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 88). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 99, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 88.
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