Gran Canaria weather in September
Gran Canaria in September averages 25°C (76°F), 5 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Gran Canaria, September is the second warmest, the fifth driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 25°C (76°F)
22–27°C · 71–81°F
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
hours per day
What is Gran Canaria like in September?
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 September?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.3 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
September compared with August and October
September in Gran Canaria is 0.5°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 25°C (77°F).
September in Gran Canaria is 1.1°C warmer than October and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 23°C (74°F).
Daylight in Gran Canaria in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 19 minutes in Gran Canaria, rising about 07:47 and setting about 20:06 local time.
September 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 1 hour 35 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Gran Canaria
What to read before you book.
Gran Canaria weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How September 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 September
September climate averages for Gran Canaria, 1991–2020.
Gran Canaria averages 25°C (76°F) in September, ranging from about 22°C (71°F) at night to 27°C (81°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. September sees only about 5 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. September averages 25°C (76°F) against 23°C (74°F) in October — 1.1°C warmer.
September is 0.5°C cooler than August, and about as wet.
Yes. September falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, April to September, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 8.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September 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 19 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 13 hours 54 minutes in June and 10 hours 23 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 07:47 and sunset about 20:06 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 48 minutes shorter than it starts.
