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Best time to visit Canary Islands

Canary Islands covers 5 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are July, August and September, when daily highs average around 23 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.

Destinations in Canary Islands, ranked by climate

Volcanoes and forests on La PalmaLa Palma
1Excellent· 84

La Palma

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Volcanic landscape and coastline on TenerifeTenerife
2Excellent· 83

Tenerife

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Playa del Inglés beach on Gran CanariaGran Canaria
3Excellent· 83

Gran Canaria

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Wide sandy beaches on FuerteventuraFuerteventura
4Excellent· 83

Fuerteventura

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Volcanic landscape in Timanfaya on LanzaroteLanzarote
5Excellent· 83

Lanzarote

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October

Climate overview for Canary Islands

The highest overall climate score in Canary Islands goes to La Palma (84/100). 5 of the 5 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, July, August and September offer the most reliable conditions across Canary Islands.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Canary Islands?

Climatically the best months across Canary Islands are July, August and September. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in Canary Islands has the best climate?

By overall climate score, La Palma leads with 84/100 — see the full ranking below.