Gran Canaria weather in September

Gran Canaria averages 28°C by day and 22°C at night in September, with the sea at 24°C and 2 days with at least 1 mm of rain. That is about 3°C cooler than August.

Day

28°C

Night

22°C

Sea

24°C

Rainy days

2

Flight from London

4h

What September feels like

September is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather.

The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.

It rarely rains: about 2 wet days on average.

Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Gran Canaria is the #28 warmest in September, and #11 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.

Want it warmer in September?

These are hotter than Gran Canaria this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:

Gran Canaria weather by month

September is highlighted. Compare with August and October, or see the full year in Gran Canaria.

MonthDayNightSeaRainy days
January22°C15°C21°C2
February22°C15°C20°C3
March22°C16°C20°C6
April23°C17°C21°C6
May24°C18°C22°C4
June26°C19°C23°C2
July30°C22°C23°C0
August31°C24°C24°C0
September28°C22°C24°C2
October27°C21°C24°C3
November25°C19°C23°C4
December22°C16°C22°C3

Gran Canaria in September: quick answers

Is Gran Canaria hot in September?

September is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather. Average highs are 28°C and lows 22°C.

Can you swim in Gran Canaria in September?

The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.

Does it rain in Gran Canaria in September?

It rarely rains: about 2 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 September for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.

How we measured this

Averages of every day in September 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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