Which is the sunniest Canary Island?

The south of Tenerife and the south of Gran Canaria, especially Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan, are the sunniest places in the Canary Islands in the months of December, January and February. Which is the driest island in winter?



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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.

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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.

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Gran Canaria is the most complete island in the archipelago, and some consider it the best island in the Canary Islands for summer with your partner, family or friends, due to its incredible beaches, and the great cultural and leisure offer, with endless activities and events.

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With a plethora of beautiful walks and breathtaking scenery, La Palma is certainly the prettiest Canary Island. Although less known for its beaches, the dramatic black sand beaches are a joy to uncover. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting its natural heritage.

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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.

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Tenerife is not a particularly windy island, although there may be times when the wind is stronger. So, if you want to hit the waves with your surfboard, you can find numerous beaches on the north coast and a few on the south that are perfect for water sports.

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1. Tenerife, Spain. While all of Spain's Canary Islands — closer to Morocco than Iberia — are trusty warm-weather bets this month, Tenerife typically ranks among the hottest and yields six daily hours of sunshine. Supplementing that, it also possesses a much wider tourist offering than is sometimes projected.

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In the Canary Islands, the best places are Gran Canaria (23ºC), Tenerife (23ºC), Lanzarote (22ºC) and Fuerteventura (22ºC). Taking into account all these factors, the European destination with the best weather in October is Cyprus with average daily highs of 26°C, 9 hours of daily sunshine and sea temperatures of 24ºC.

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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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The Canaries' Best Beaches
  • Lanzarote. Lovers of all things sun, sand and sea will find beach paradise in Lanzarote! ...
  • Tenerife. Wide golden arcs add a heavenly holiday spark when it comes to Tenerife's beaches. ...
  • Gran Canaria. ...
  • Fuerteventura.


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Lanzarote is, for many, the most beautiful of the Canary Islands, while Tenerife offers a greater opportunity to carry out a wide variety of activities for all tastes.

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The sunniest part of the north coast is Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal and Tacoronte that lead the way to Santa Cruz, also located on the northeast corner of Tenerife: all of them with about 2900 hours of sunshine.

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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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The hottest places to go on holiday in October Sharm El Sheikh (28 °C) Lanzarote (26.8 °C) Cyprus (26.7 °C) Gran Canaria (26.4 °C)

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The highest recorded temperature in the Canary Islands in November was 34.5ºC (94.1ºF) in 2015, on Lanzarote. The temperature registered in November was 8.6ºC (47.5ºF) in 1978, in the mountains of Tenerife.

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

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Fuerteventura is considered the quiet island of the Canaries, which invites travellers to relax and rest. While its small bays and deserted beaches constitute great retreats, the harsh and appealing volcanic and desert landscape displays incomparable natural beauty.

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The south of Gran Canaria is usually recommended by many people as being sunnier than the south of Tenerife, especially the area of Puerto Mogan.

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Also known as the 'miniature continent', Gran Canaria is renowned for its marked contrasts. On a single day, we can enjoy marvellous beaches surrounded by dunes and climb peaks covered in Canary Island pine forests, with their greenery standing out starkly against the dark volcanic earth.

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The most budget-friendly islands in the Canaries are actually the biggest and most popular islands. Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura all offer plenty of package holiday deals and have a wider range of accommodation options than their smaller neighbours.

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