Gran Canaria weather in January
Gran Canaria in January averages 18°C (65°F), 24 mm of rain and 6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Gran Canaria, January is the coldest, the second wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (65°F)
15–21°C · 60–70°F
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6 h
hours per day
What is Gran Canaria like in January?
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 January?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
January compared with December and February
January in Gran Canaria is 1.3°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 20°C (67°F).
January in Gran Canaria is about the same temperature as February and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
Daylight in Gran Canaria in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 10 hours 34 minutes in Gran Canaria, rising about 07:54 and setting about 18:28 local time.
January ends 26 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 20 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Gran Canaria
What to read before you book.
Gran Canaria weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| 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 January
January climate averages for Gran Canaria, 1991–2020.
Gran Canaria averages 18°C (65°F) in January, ranging from about 15°C (60°F) at night to 21°C (70°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 24 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
They are about the same. January averages 18°C (65°F) and February 18°C (65°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
January is 1.3°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6 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 January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 34 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 13 hours 54 minutes in June and 10 hours 23 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:54 and sunset about 18:28 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 26 minutes longer than it starts.
