Gran Canaria · September
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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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Gran Canaria: only 1 rain days, 27°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 22°C at night (daily average: 24°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 5 mm total. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in September 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 September
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Gran Canaria?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Gran Canaria (Climate Score: 88/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Gran Canaria in September?
- In September, Gran Canaria sees daily highs of 27°C. Nights cool to 22°C, with a daily average of 24°C.
- How much rain falls in Gran Canaria in September?
- In September, Gran Canaria receives an average of 5 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Gran Canaria get in September?
- Gran Canaria averages 9 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Gran Canaria in September?
- Water temperature in Gran Canaria in September averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
