Gran Canaria weather in October
Gran Canaria in October averages 23°C (74°F), 16 mm of rain and 7 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Gran Canaria, October is the fourth warmest, the fifth wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 23°C (74°F)
21–26°C · 69–80°F
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7 h
hours per day
What is Gran Canaria like in October?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Gran Canaria in October?
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
October compared with September and November
October in Gran Canaria is 1.1°C cooler than September and 11 mm wetter than it, which averages 25°C (76°F).
October in Gran Canaria is 2°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 21°C (71°F).
Daylight in Gran Canaria in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 30 minutes in Gran Canaria, rising about 08:02 and setting about 19:32 local time.
October ends 48 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 24 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Gran Canaria
What to read before you book.
Gran Canaria weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Gran Canaria, 1991–2020.
Gran Canaria averages 23°C (74°F) in October, ranging from about 21°C (69°F) at night to 26°C (80°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 16 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. October averages 23°C (74°F) against 21°C (71°F) in November — 2°C warmer.
October is 1.1°C cooler than September, and 11 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 30 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 13 hours 54 minutes in June and 10 hours 23 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 08:02 and sunset about 19:32 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 48 minutes shorter than it starts.
