Mallorca on the other hand is on the same latitude as New York, colder in winter and hotter in summer than Tenerife. The south of Tenerife has an average daily temperature of 22 degrees C in winter compared to 11 degrees C in Mallorca.
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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.
The warmest Canary Island in winter is Tenerife. It boasts a warm climate all throughout the year, but in winter its temperatures are higher than the other islands.
Andalucia consistently ranks as the hottest place in Spain in October. It's warm enough to rent a villa with private pool and you'll find rates are considerably lower than in summer – just make sure there's a terrace where you can sit outside and barbecue dinner.
All four islands recieve plenty of sunshine over the spring averaging between 8 - 10 hours per day. Summers are hot and dry with temperatures peaking at an average of 26 °C in June to 31 °C in July and August. Majorca tends to be the warmest of the islands peaking at 31.5 °C in August.
There's differences in climate across the island because of the mountains, which attract rain and clouds leaving the coast sunny and dry. North westerly winds mean the southeast is usually a bit warmer and drier than other parts of Majorca.
La Palma is usually slightly cooler than the others. From December to April, the temperature is between 16ºC and 21ºC. In summer, between July and September, the minimum is 22ºC and the maximum is 26ºC.
If heat and sun are what you're after, then you'll want to head to the island of Tenerife in October. Tenerife is the hottest of all the Canary Islands in October, reaching average maximum temperatures of 26°C.
If heat and sun are what you're after, then you'll want to head to the island of Tenerife in October. Tenerife is the hottest of all the Canary Islands in October, reaching average maximum temperatures of 26°C.
The crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean around Tenerife and the Canary Islands are internationally known for their quality and temperatures of 70 degrees. Filled with a rich diversity of marine life, the island is an undersea paradise for experienced or first time divers.
While the rain can be fairly unpredictable, the south of the island will usually be drier and see the most sunshine, and may be the best area to visit at this time of year.
Winter temperatures in mainland Europe will not be tropical. The Canary Islands are the warmest place in Europe, with a January average temperature of roughly 12-18 C (55-65 F). February temperatures are fairly similar.
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).
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.