Is Gran Canaria busy in winter?

Winter and summer bring loads of tourists, which make accommodations more expensive and more difficult to find. Meanwhile, in spring and fall, the Canaries continue to enjoy the same pleasant weather as the peak seasons, only without the tourist crowds.



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A mild climate all year: that's the eternal promise of the Canary Islands. In winter, average temperatures are around 20 degrees centigrade, and it rarely rains. It's perfect weather for sightseeing and exploring its beautiful volcanic landscapes.

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The average annual temperature is 24°C, with highs of 26°C between the summer months of August and October. But did you know that from December up until April, winter presents warm days with average highs of 22°C? That is already one good reason why Gran Canaria is a great holiday destination during winter!

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March to May - Best Season If you want to avoid the crowds, March to May is the best time to visit the Canary Islands. The weather remains pleasant and sunny, and there are fewer tourists around.

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By far the busiest time of year here in the Canary Islands is Christmas week & especially the week over New Year.

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A mild climate all year: that's the eternal promise of the Canary Islands. In winter, average temperatures are around 20 degrees centigrade, and it rarely rains. It's perfect weather for sightseeing and exploring its beautiful volcanic landscapes.

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Low to mid 20s in temperature, and everything open as usual. Winter is peak season in the Canaries! It's more expensive to go then than in the summer.

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The Canary Islands as a whole have warm weather in the winter, only 8-10 degrees cooler than the summer months, thanks to their southerly location. This means that all of the attractions are open in the winter time; but winter is also a wonderful time to enjoy authentic Canarian culture too!

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Unlike on Tenerife, there is little seasonal variation in the weather on Gran Canaria. Temperatures rarely drop below 24°C throughout the year. Resorts in the South such as Playa del Inglés, Arguineguin and Puerto de Mogán can expect 10 hours of sunshine a day and temperatures of 28°C.

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Tenerife, the largest and most populated of the Canary Islands, has an eternal springtime climate that keeps visitors flocking to its shores year after year. As flights to the island generally tend to be cheaper during the winter months, it's one of the prime destinations for a winter holiday among many Europeans.

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In general, the warmest parts of Tenerife (the south coast) have approximately the same average temperatures as the warmest parts of Gran Canaria (also the south coast).

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Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.

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The toasty temperatures of the Canary Islands during Christmas are between 19ºC and 26ºC during the day and around 17ºC at night. Gran Canaria has the warmest Christmas weather of the Canary Islands, with an average temperature of 23ºC and 6 hours of complete sunshine!

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Many people dream of escaping to a sunny island paradise when the weather gets cold and miserable in January, and the Canary Islands offer just that. If you're not too bothered about getting to spend days on the beach and in the sea, then these islands are the perfect place for your next winter holiday.

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Hotels with heated swimming pools in Gran Canaria
  • Hotel Club Green Oasis Maspalomas.
  • Hotel Abora Interclub Atlantic by Lopesan Hotels.
  • Hotel Maspalomas Resort by Dunas recommended for families with children.
  • Hotel Lopesan Baobab Resort inspired by Africa.
  • Hotel Suites & Villas by Dunas.


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Everything will be open. Gran Canaria never closes. There is no real off season.

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Since Gran Canaria is an island with an economy that is dependent on tourism, Christmas means it's business as usual for bars and restaurants, so you can expect to have a lot of options, not just the traditional English food that is usually served on Christmas.

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June, July and August witness the highest number of visitors, with food, festivals and fanfare renting the air. The week before Easter is the busiest one during summer as Europeans jet in to enjoy the cool weather.

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Also known as the 'miniature continent', Gran Canaria is renowned for its marked contrasts. On a single day, we can enjoy marvellous beaches surrounded by dunes and climb peaks covered in Canary Island pine forests, with their greenery standing out starkly against the dark volcanic earth.

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Is the sea warm enough in December to swim in Gran Canaria? Sea temperature average around 20°C in December. This is usually warm enough to take a dip in the sea in Gran Canaria in December. With the average air temperature of 19°C it could feel warmer in the water.

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