In February, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria enjoy average temperatures of 18°C, with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife is slightly cooler at this time of the year, with an average temperature of 16°C.
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Gran Canaria is the hottest island in February, remaining warm long into the evening. You'll be grateful for that extra degree if you like moonlit strolls by the seafront.
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 22 C and the average daily minimum is 15 C.
The Canary Islands. Although the Canary Islands belong to Spain, they are geographically closer to Africa. For that reason, the archipelago consistently provides the best winter climate in Spain with the hottest temperatures overall.
Warm sunny days are the default even in February at Tenerife, with temperatures reaching 21.4°C. There are quite large regional variations - low lying and southern locations will see the best conditions, but areas at altitude such as Mount Teide will struggle to get into the double digits.
The hottest destination in Europe in February is the Canary Islands with Tenerife, Lanzarote and La Palma all enjoying temperatures of 20ºC and 7 hours of daily sunshine. In Mainland Europe, the Algarve has temperatures of 16ºC and 6 hours of sun.
The Canary Islands are your best choice if you're looking for the warmest winter destination in Europe, where you can sunbathe even in January or February.
The average high temperature in Fuerteventura during February is 21ºC, which is perfectly warm enough to spend long days at the beach. You'll need some warmer clothes as well as your swimwear though, as things can get quite cool in the evening.
Fuerteventura is great for those who enjoy golden beaches and thrilling water sports, while Tenerife is known for its vibrant nightlife, world-class golf courses, and upmarket resorts. If you love hiking, El Hierro, Lanzarote, and La Gomera boast miles of trails through lush rainforests and volcanic mountains.
HOTTEST CANARY ISLAND IN FEBRUARY: GRAN CANARIAIn February we recommend Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan as the hottest and dryest places in the Canary Islands. Fuerteventura, although not exactly the warmest, does get the least amount of precipitation during the month of February, which is why we also recommend it.
December to February - High SeasonAs a winter destination, the Canary Islands tend to attract European travelers to Canary beaches for one last taste of summer before they go back home to freezing weather. The overall temperature stays between 8°C and 14°C, which is ideal for golfers and swimmers.
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.
Average monthly temperaturesFor the highest temperatures the best time to visit Fuerteventura is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.
Avoid sunbathing when the sun is highest in the sky (around midday) and take extra precautions the first time you are out in the open air. 3. Clouds reduce the amount of rays but be careful because many rays get through the clouds. So use sunscreen even if it's cloudy.
Average daily temperaturesIt can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 16 C and the average daily minimum is 10 C.