Gran Canaria in August: weather, sea & travel advice
Gran Canaria in August is especially suited to city breaks, beach holidays, family holidays and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 24 °C (mild), and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Gran Canaria · AugustPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 24 °C
- Night
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 23 °C
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sun
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent92/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent85/100
FamilyExcellent89/100
In favour
- Little rain (about 0 rainy days)
To consider
- High humidity (84 %)
All months at a glance
19J
19F
19M
20A
21M
22J
23J
24A
24S
24O
22N
20D
5J
4F
3M
1A
0M
0J
0J
0A
1S
3O
5N
6D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gran Canaria in August?
Daytime highs average around 24 °C, with nights around 22 °C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in August?
The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Gran Canaria in August?
On the long-term average, expect about 0 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.