The Weather by Month in the Canary Islands

So what’s the weather really like in the Canaries in January? Although the Canary Islands are a very popular winter sun destination for Northern Europeans, it’s important to temper expectations when it comes to the weather in January. The islands are mostly sub-tropical, rather than tropical, so there is a cooler winter season, and there…

February is very much a winter month in the Canaries, and as such you can expect some mixed weather during the month. Daily highs are typically in the very low 20s (Celsius) and nightly lows in the mid-teens. Where you stay will impact the likelihood of sunshine, though there is always the possibility of a…

The weather can be somewhat unpredictable in the Canary Islands in March: some years can be sunny and dry, while others can see a week or two of unsettled weather. There isn’t huge variation between the south of Tenerife, the south of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote or Fuerteventura at this time of year, though the north…

April if very much springtime in the Canaries, with the likelihood of rain diminishing, and the temperatures beginning to go up after the winter months. However, there is still a chance of mixed weather – especially towards the beginning of the month. Daytime Maximum Temperatures Temperatures on the south coasts of all the islands typically…

Daytime High Temperatures Temperatures begin to heat up in the Canary Islands in May, and although the average daily highs in coastal areas are between 23 and 25°C, some areas will likely see some 30°C days. Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote and the resorts in the south of Tenerife see some of the warmest daytime…

Daytime Highs Summer has well-and-truly arrived in the Canaries in June, and you can expect temperatures in the mid to high 20s (Celsius) around the coasts. Lanzarote, on average, sees slightly higher temperatures than the more western islands at this time of year, though the difference is less than one degree. Temperatures at Night Temperatures…