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Gran Canaria in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Gran Canaria in April is climatically well suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking and beach holidays. The average daily high is around 20 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
79/100 · #8
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#6
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#10
Published best categories: City break, Active
Gran Canaria · AprilPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 20 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 2 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
For your trip planning
April: drier than March, a touch cooler than May
April in Gran Canaria is one of the best months for a city trip in our series. Average highs edge above March while lows stay level, and precipitation is lower. May is a little warmer and drier still. With mild averages rather than heat, a light layer for the evenings is sensible on sightseeing days.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 19 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 6.8 | 77 | 5.5 | 19 | 76 |
| April (selected) | 20 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 7.8 | 76 | 5.6 | 19 | 79 |
| May | 21 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 8.3 | 77 | 5.7 | 20 | 83 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (79/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -3 | -0.6 °C | -0.6 °C | +1.4 | +6.5 mm | -1 h | +0.5 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.4 °C |
| May | +4 | +1 °C | +1 °C | -1.2 | -3.4 mm | +0.5 h | +0.9 % | +0.1 m/s | +0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gran Canaria in April?
The average daily high is around 20 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in April?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Gran Canaria in April?
The curated estimate is about 2 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 10 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
By the climate score, July, August, September and October are the strongest months for Gran Canaria. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. April is not among them.