Gran Canaria weather in August
Gran Canaria averages 31°C by day and 24°C at night in August, with the sea at 24°C and 0 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 3°C into September.
Day
31°C
Night
24°C
Sea
24°C
Rainy days
0
Flight from London
4h
What August feels like
August is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
It rarely rains: about 0 wet days on average.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Gran Canaria is the #19 warmest in August, and #13 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in August?
These are hotter than Gran Canaria this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Gran Canaria weather by month
August is highlighted. Compare with July and September, or see the full year in Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria in August: quick answers
Is Gran Canaria hot in August?
August is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather. Average highs are 31°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in August?
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Gran Canaria in August?
It rarely rains: about 0 wet days on average.
What is the warmest month in Gran Canaria?
August, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 22°C.
How long is the flight to Gran Canaria from the UK?
About 4h direct from London, estimated from the 2,924 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in August for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in August from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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