Gran Canaria · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonSpain · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
MINMIN | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
🌧Rain Days | 2d19mm | 3d25mm | 1d10mm | 0d4mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d1mm | 1d5mm | 2d20mm | 2d14mm | 2d15mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is among the best months in Gran Canaria: only 0 rain days, 28°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 22°C at night (daily average: 25°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 1 mm of rain over 0 days. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Hochsaison: Playa del Inglés und Maspalomas voll, internationales Klientel, die Strandclubs in San Agustín in Betrieb. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria bleibt eine eigenständige, urbane Stadt abseits des Resortbetriebs.
Packing list for Gran Canaria in August
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Gran Canaria?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Gran Canaria (Climate Score: 96/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Gran Canaria in August?
- In August, Gran Canaria sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 22°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Gran Canaria in August?
- In August, Gran Canaria receives an average of 1 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Gran Canaria get in August?
- Gran Canaria averages 10 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Gran Canaria in August?
- Water temperature in Gran Canaria in August averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
