2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Gran Canaria in August

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

August is an excellent time to visit Gran Canaria. Gran Canaria has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 26°C, lows of 21°C, and approximately 2 rainy days per month.

Avg High

26°C

Avg Low

21°C

Rainy days

2days

Daylight

13.2h

Is August a good time to visit Gran Canaria?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:32 AM

Sunset

8:43 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 19°C 13°C 7 Excellent (best)
February 22°C 16°C 2 Excellent (best)
March 20°C 15°C 14 Excellent (best)
April 21°C 16°C 11 Excellent (best)
May 23°C 17°C 3 Excellent (best)
June 24°C 19°C 6 Excellent (best)
July 25°C 21°C 0 Excellent (best)
August 26°C 21°C 2 Excellent (best)
September 26°C 21°C 3 Excellent (best)
October 24°C 19°C 6 Excellent (best)
November 23°C 17°C 11 Excellent (best)
December 20°C 15°C 16 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Gran Canaria? +

August is typically Excellent for visiting Gran Canaria, with average highs of 26°C and around 2 rainy days.

What should I pack for Gran Canaria in August? +

With highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Gran Canaria in August? +

Gran Canaria typically sees around 2 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Gran Canaria in August? +

In August, Gran Canaria gets approximately 13.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Gran Canaria? +

Yes, August is peak season in Gran Canaria. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Gran Canaria? +

The best months to visit Gran Canaria are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Atlantic/Canary)

Last Updated: January 2026

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