The Canary Islands have the best climate in the world — not only says the advertising but also a study by Syracuse University. Mild all year round, hardly any extreme temperatures, little rain. But: There are significant differences between the islands and between the north and south sides.
Tenerife (South: Playa de las Américas)
| Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct |
|---|
| Air °C | 21 | 23 | 28 | 26 |
| Water °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| Rainy Days | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sun Hours | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Tenerife (North: Puerto de la Cruz)
| Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct |
|---|
| Air °C | 18 | 20 | 25 | 23 |
| Water °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| Rainy Days | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Sun Hours | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Gran Canaria (South: Maspalomas)
| Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct |
|---|
| Air °C | 21 | 22 | 27 | 25 |
| Water °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| Rainy Days | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sun Hours | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Lanzarote (Arrecife)
| Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct |
|---|
| Air °C | 20 | 22 | 27 | 25 |
| Water °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Rainy Days | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sun Hours | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Fuerteventura (Corralejo)
| Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct |
|---|
| Air °C | 20 | 22 | 26 | 25 |
| Water °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Rainy Days | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sun Hours | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
| Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct |
|---|
| Air °C | 19 | 20 | 25 | 23 |
| Water °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| Rainy Days | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Sun Hours | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Calima — The Desert Wind
Several times a year (especially in summer and autumn), the Calima brings hot Sahara wind to the islands — temperatures rise to 35–40 °C, the air fills with fine Sahara dust, visibility becomes milky. A Calima lasts 2–5 days and can affect flights. Drink plenty, use sun protection, and avoid activities in the midday heat!
