Maspalomas, Gran Canaria at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 23.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,500 h
- Rain a year
- 138 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
Maspalomas, 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 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in October?
In October, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min08:02 – 19:34
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %98 %
- Seaweight 25 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sea temperature in Maspalomas, 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 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria ranges from 19.1 °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 December to January 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 22.9 and 24.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.8° | 19.1° | 20.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.2° | 18.3° | 19.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.1° | 18.3° | 19.9° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.5° | 18.6° | 20.3° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.3° | 19.7° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.5° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.1° | 21.5° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.9° | 22.5° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 22.9° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.4° | 22.4° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.3° | 21.5° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.9° | 20.2° | 21.7° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Maspalomas, 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 8.8 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, 77 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Maspalomas, 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, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria has about 3 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 51 | 20° | 16° | 19.8° | 8.2 h | 4 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 20° | 16° | 19.2° | 8.9 h | 4 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 21° | 16° | 19.1° | 9.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 21° | 17° | 19.5° | 9.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 72 | 22° | 18° | 20.3° | 10.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 24° | 19° | 21.5° | 11.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 26° | 21° | 22.1° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 27° | 22° | 22.9° | 10.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 26° | 21° | 23.5° | 9.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 25° | 21° | 23.4° | 8.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 23° | 19° | 22.3° | 8.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 60 | 21° | 17° | 20.9° | 7.9 h | 5 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
27.76° N, 15.59° W · 32 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
The best time to visit Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 25 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January20° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In January, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °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 19 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in January53February20° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In February, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in February57March21° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In March, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in March62April21° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In April, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in April72May22° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In May, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in May85June24° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 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 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in June93July26° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In July, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 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 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in July96August27° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In August, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 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 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in August98September26° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In September, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in September97October25° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In October, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in October78November23° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In November, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in November60December21° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In December, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in DecemberPlanning a trip to Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
When is the best time to visit Maspalomas, Gran Canaria?
The best time to visit Maspalomas, Gran Canaria is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria?
The sea temperature in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria ranges from 19.1 °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 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria?
The wettest month is December with 25 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maspalomas, Gran Canaria get?
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria gets around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 7.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in?
Maspalomas, 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 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria?
A nonstop flight from London to Maspalomas, Gran Canaria takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,920 km.
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