Gran Canaria weather in January
Gran Canaria averages 22°C by day and 15°C at night in January, with the sea at 21°C and about 22 mm of rain in the month.
Day
22°C
Night
15°C
Sea
21°C
Rain
22 mm
Flight from London
4h
What January feels like
January is warm in Gran Canaria: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings.
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
It is dry: only about 22 mm of rain in the month.
That is 14°C warmer than an average January day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Gran Canaria is the #34 warmest in January, and #2 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Comparing places? See how Gran Canaria's winter compares with Tenerife's month by month, with the sea.
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Want it warmer in January?
These are hotter than Gran Canaria this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Gran Canaria weather by month
January is highlighted. Compare with December and February, or see the full year in Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria in January: quick answers
Is Gran Canaria hot in January?
January is warm in Gran Canaria: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings. Average highs are 22°C and lows 15°C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in January?
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Gran Canaria in January?
It is dry: only about 22 mm of rain in the month.
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 January for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in January 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. Rain is the average monthly total. 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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