Gran Canaria · January
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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
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Gran Canaria at 21°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 21°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 18°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 19 mm total. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Gran Canaria im milden Winter: Im Februar verwandeln die Las Palmas Carnival die Strandpromenade und Innenstadt für zwei Wochen in eine Bühne — einer der größten Karnevals Spaniens. Temperaturen ideal zum Wandern durch das Mittelgebirge um Tejeda.
Packing list for Gran Canaria in January
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Gran Canaria?
- January is not an optimal month for Gran Canaria (Score: 74/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- How warm is it in Gran Canaria in January?
- In January, Gran Canaria sees daily highs of 21°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Gran Canaria in January?
- In January, Gran Canaria receives an average of 19 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Gran Canaria get in January?
- Gran Canaria averages 8 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Gran Canaria in January?
- Water temperature in Gran Canaria in January averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
