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Gran Canaria in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Gran Canaria in February is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 19 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
73/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#10
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#11
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Gran Canaria · FebruaryPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 19 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 5 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
For your trip planning
February: the coolest month, with steady 19 °C highs
In our series February is the coolest month of the year on Gran Canaria, yet its average daily highs and lows match January and March. Rain sits between the two: a little less than January, a little more than March, which also has more estimated sun hours. Bring a light jacket for the evenings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 4.3 | 74 | 5.2 | 20 | 74 |
| February (selected) | 19 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 5.3 | 76 | 5.5 | 19 | 73 |
| March | 19 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 6.8 | 77 | 5.5 | 19 | 76 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (73/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +1 | +0.2 °C | +0.4 °C | ±0 | +3.6 mm | -1 h | -1.8 % | -0.3 m/s | +0.6 °C |
| March | +3 | +0.5 °C | +0.3 °C | -0.9 | -2.3 mm | +1.5 h | +0.6 % | ±0 m/s | -0.1 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gran Canaria in February?
The average daily high is around 19 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in February?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Gran Canaria in February?
The curated estimate is about 5 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 19 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. February is not among them.