AI-generatedPuerto Rico de Gran Canaria at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 23.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,930 h
- Rain a year
- 138 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
Puerto Rico 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 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
The best time to visit Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is from May to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to June. The wettest month is December with 25 mm of precipitation.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
08:0219:35
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:48–08:34 · evening 19:03–19:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:39–07:48 · evening 19:49–19:58
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.
October in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 20° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in October?
In October, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is hot: daytime highs average 27 °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 7.2 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min08:02 – 19:35
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- 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
- Light, breathable clothes
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September has the better holiday weather in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: score 97 against 92. In September, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 23.4° | 23.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Muggy days | 12better | 14 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January22° · Sea 20° · 6.3 h
In January, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in January61February22° · Sea 19° · 7.1 h
In February, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in February69March23° · Sea 19° · 7.8 h
In March, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in March75April24° · Sea 20° · 8.1 h
In April, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in April87May25° · Sea 20° · 9.0 h
In May, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in May91June26° · Sea 22° · 9.6 h
In June, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.6 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in June93July29° · Sea 22° · 10.3 h
In July, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in July96August29° · Sea 23° · 10.0 h
In August, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in August97September28° · Sea 24° · 8.5 h
In September, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in September92October27° · Sea 23° · 7.2 h
In October, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is hot: daytime highs average 27 °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 7.2 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in October85November25° · Sea 22° · 6.3 h
In November, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in November67December23° · Sea 21° · 6.1 h
In December, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 29°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to May.
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 | 59 | 22° | 16° | 19.8° | 6.3 h | 4 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 22° | 16° | 19.2° | 7.1 h | 4 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 23° | 17° | 19.1° | 7.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 24° | 17° | 19.5° | 8.1 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 87 | 25° | 18° | 20.3° | 9.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 26° | 20° | 21.5° | 9.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 29° | 21° | 22.1° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 29° | 22° | 22.9° | 10.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 28° | 22° | 23.5° | 8.5 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 27° | 21° | 23.4° | 7.2 h | 3 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 25° | 19° | 22.3° | 6.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 23° | 17° | 20.9° | 6.1 h | 5 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
27.79° N, 15.71° W · 10 m · Atlantic/Canary
Sea temperatureUp to 24° in September
Sea temperature in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico de 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. 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 |
Sunshine2,930 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Puerto Rico 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 7.2 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain138 mm a year, most in December
Rain in Puerto Rico 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, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria has about 3 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Puerto Rico 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 the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in July: 26 km/h
Wind and clouds in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
How breezy and how cloudy Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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 – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 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 & humidity23 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
How often the day gets hot in Puerto Rico 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, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
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Puerto Rico 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.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 4 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
- 2,930 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.
Good to know: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +34
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria vs Mogán
In October the holiday weather in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria and Mogán is about equally good (score 92 vs 92). During the day it is about as warm in Mogán as in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria | Mogán |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | May – Nov | May – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Puerto Rico de Gran CanariaThis page27°23°92
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?
The best time to visit Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?
The sea temperature in Puerto Rico de 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Rico de 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 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria get?
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in?
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 88, summer holidays 95, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 63.