Tenerife: the warmest Canary Island in winterThe 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.
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Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the warmest islands in the Canaries during the months of December, January and February. What you need to keep in mind is that those temperatures refer only to the weather in Tenerife South and also the south of Gran Canaria.
As 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.
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.
You can expect an average high water temperature of around 19°C in the Canaries in January, which some visitors will find to be a refreshing temperature whilst others will feel that the sea is far too cold for a swim.
Gran Canaria is the hottest of the islands in January. In summer the difference of one or two degrees may not be significant, but in winter every bit of extra heat and sunshine is highly valuable.
January's one of the wettest months of the year, but there's still not much rain. Gran Canaria's nice and warm in January, with an average high temperature of 21ºC, although you'll want to bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as it can get a bit cool. The expected sea temperature's 19ºC, while humidity's low.
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.
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.
Anywhere from San Agustin, Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas or Puerto Mogan is a good pick for where to go in January for sun in Gran Canaria. San Agustin is a great pick if you want to go to a quieter beach, while Puerto Morgan is a cozy fishing village sheltered by a steep rock.
January in Gran Canaria can be cold. When we say cold it's probably the warmest place in Europe so a nippy 23ºC degrees can be expected. If you want to sunbathe in the winter, then south Gran Canaria is the best place to get some sun on your bones.