Is the sea warm in the Canary Islands?

The water temperature in the Canary Islands manages to reach 20 ° C during the day, while on the beach it reaches 26 ° C. Many tourists consider the month of June to be the best time to travel in summer, since it is not too hot yet and you can enjoy many other activities within the archipelago, such as hiking.



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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.

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The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 74.5°F / 23.6°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 66.6°F / 19.2°C.

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The Canary Islands are bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, which is especially rich in sodium. They are some of the best thermal waters in the world and, due to the volcanic nature of the islands, they also have some of the best medicinal mineral properties.

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The graph below shows the range of monthly Santa Cruz de Tenerife water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 74.7°F / 23.7°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 66.6°F / 19.2°C.

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The best times to visit the Canary Islands are between March and May and from September to November. Winter and summer bring loads of tourists, which make accommodations more expensive and more difficult to find.

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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.

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70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.

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The temperature in Gran Canaria is among the most consistent anywhere in Europe. The island lies on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert, which makes sure the sun is warm all year round.

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Gran Canaria is most noted for its rugged coastlines, white sandy beaches, calm waters and African-influenced climate.

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Sharks. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are one of the few remaining locations with a substantial population of angelsharks. It is quite a common sight while snorkeling. The basking shark, a harmless plankton feeder, visits the island in large groups during the winter, but is rarely seen.

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In the coastal part of the island (especially in the south) the water of the sea is warm enough for you to swim all year round and freely enjoy deep dives in the crystalline waters of Tenerife. In the winter season, there is a slight drop in temperatures.

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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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10 Best Towns and Resorts in the Canary Islands
  • Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
  • Betancuria, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos, La Palma.
  • Teror, Gran Canaria.
  • Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
  • Playa de la Arena, Tenerife.
  • Arrieta, Lanzarote.
  • Puerto del Rosario, Fuertaventura.


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Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.

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Tap water in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria comes from Reverse Osmosis sea water purification. It is technically drinkable, meaning it's not poisonous or infected. This can be said for all tap water on the island (and other canary islands with exceptions).

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.

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Beautiful Beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa It's just a 30-minute boat ride between the best Canary Island beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa. Both islands boast the white sandy beaches of your dreams.

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