Gran Canaria weather in April
Gran Canaria in April averages 20°C (68°F), 5 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Gran Canaria, April is the fifth coldest, the sixth driest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (68°F)
17–23°C · 62–73°F
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
hours per day
What is Gran Canaria like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Gran Canaria in April?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
April compared with March and May
April in Gran Canaria is 0.6°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
April in Gran Canaria is 1.2°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 21°C (70°F).
Daylight in Gran Canaria in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 12 hours 51 minutes in Gran Canaria, rising about 07:36 and setting about 20:27 local time.
April ends 45 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 3 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Gran Canaria
What to read before you book.
Gran Canaria weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 65°F | 24 mm |
| February | 18°C / 65°F | 20 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 12 mm |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 5 mm |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 1 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 0 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 1 mm |
| September | 25°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 16 mm |
| November | 21°C / 71°F | 18 mm |
| December | 20°C / 67°F | 29 mm |
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FAQs about Gran Canaria in April
April climate averages for Gran Canaria, 1991–2020.
Gran Canaria averages 20°C (68°F) in April, ranging from about 17°C (62°F) at night to 23°C (73°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 5 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 20°C (68°F) against 21°C (70°F) in May — 1.2°C cooler.
April is 0.6°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
Yes. April falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, April to September, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 7.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 51 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 13 hours 54 minutes in June and 10 hours 23 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 07:36 and sunset about 20:27 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 45 minutes longer than it starts.
