Sun, sea & sand

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria weather in September

Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

98

Holiday weather in September

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – October

Air temperature26°CNight 21°
Sea temperature23.5°Cpleasant
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 12.4 h daylight
Rainy days2days / month10 mm

What is the weather like in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in September?

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.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score969897
Day27°26°25°
Night22°21°21°
Sea23°24°23°
Sun11 h10 h9 h
Rain days023

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 22 min07:47 – 20:09
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
14 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
30 %on average
Hot days
1 day30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Atlantic/Canary

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %93 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • 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 September

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in September: quick answers

Is Maspalomas, Gran Canaria hot in September?

Warm rather than hot: in September, daytime highs in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria average 26 °C and nights cool to about 21 °C.

Can you swim in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in September?

Yes. In September the sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.

Does it rain much in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in September?

It hardly ever rains.

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria month by month

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)