Gran Canaria weather in October
Gran Canaria averages 27°C by day and 21°C at night in October, with the sea at 24°C and about 17 mm of rain in the month. It cools by about 2°C into November.
Day
27°C
Night
21°C
Sea
24°C
Rain
17 mm
Flight from London
4h
What October feels like
October is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather.
The sea is 24°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
It is dry: only about 17 mm of rain in the month.
That is 12°C warmer than an average October day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Gran Canaria is the #35 warmest in October, and #6 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
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Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than Gran Canaria this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Gran Canaria weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria in October: quick answers
Is Gran Canaria hot in October?
October is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather. Average highs are 27°C and lows 21°C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in October?
The sea is 24°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
Does it rain in Gran Canaria in October?
It is dry: only about 17 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 October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October 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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