October verdict

Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain in October

Weather score77Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain, Spain travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

16mm

Sun

7.1h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

77

Very good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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October25°C average high

October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJuly to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October16mm average rain

October sits near Gran Canaria's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October7.1 hours average sun

October is below Gran Canaria's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October24°C average sea

October is one of Gran Canaria's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaAugust to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October77 weather score

October sits close to Gran Canaria's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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