There is a mountain range in the center of the island, that prevents clouds from going towards the south during the summer. That's why the southern part is always warmer than the northern part of the island.
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Similarly, in Gran Canaria the warmest and driest part is on the south coast, where the most popular resorts like Maspalomas or Playa del Ingles are located.
If you're looking for sun and beach, if you're going on a family holiday with children, if you want golden or white sandy beaches and if you want to go out for a drink, then you should stay in the south of Gran Canaria. The south of the island is the ideal destination for those who love sun and sea or swimming pools.
Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.
Arguineguin & Puerto RicoRight in the shadow of the highlands these two south-west Gran Canaria spots get 320 days per year of blue sky. The beaches at Puerto Rico, Patalavaca, Amadores and Arguineguín are your best bet for sunshine even if the rest of Gran Canaria is cloudy (which isn't very often).
While both destinations offer pleasant temperatures, Gran Canaria experiences average high temperatures of around 22°C (72°F), while Cyprus ranges between 16°C and 19°C (61°F to 66°F).
The south of Gran Canaria is particularly sunny thanks the high centre of the island. It blocks the wind and the clouds coming from the north, creating a pocket of clear air. That's why it's often sunny in the south of Gran Canaria even when the rest of the island is cloudy.
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).
Similarly, in Gran Canaria the warmest and driest part is on the south coast, where the most popular resorts like Maspalomas or Playa del Ingles are located.
Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.
The warmest places in Gran Canaria in December are located in the south: Maspalomas, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan. Our second choice is the southern part of Tenerife, which is also hot and sunny most of the time in December.
Although the weather is normally good in Tenerife in Sepember, I would say the weather in Turkey is hotter. Length of flight times are around the same, although depending who you fly with you may get a better time of flight with one or the other.
Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.
It is warmer in Agadir in the winter than it is in Marrakesh, this is why it is a popular winter-sun holiday destination. The highest temperatures occur between June and August.
The Trade WindsThe wind in the Canary Islands blows from north to south almost every day. This brings cool air from the North Atlantic and keeps the Canary Islands climate within the pleasant range. The Winds also blow away any cumulus clouds that form via evaporation away and keep the skies blue.
The Canary Islands climate is considered the best climate in the world, thanks to the year-round pleasant, mild temperatures. This is added to the facts that it rarely rains in the archipelago and that it is the region with the most hours of sunlight per day in Europe.
Sea temperatures around Gran Canaria vary between 18ºC and 25ºC depending on the season and the depth of the water. The ocean is at its warmest in September and October because the sea around the island is calm during the summer and is heated by the strong sunshine.