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Gran Canaria in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Gran Canaria in October is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 4 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
91/100 · #3
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#8
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Gran Canaria · OctoberPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 23 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 4 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
For your trip planning
October: September-like highs with a little more rain
October in Gran Canaria is one of the best months overall in our series and ranks third warmest of the year. Average highs equal September, nights are slightly cooler, and precipitation is a bit higher yet still low. November turns cooler and wetter. The sea stays warm, so swimming remains plausible.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 24 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 7.1 | 80 | 5.5 | 23 | 93 |
| October (selected) | 24 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 5.8 | 78 | 4.7 | 23 | 91 |
| November | 22 | 20 | 5 | 19 | 4.5 | 76 | 5.1 | 22 | 85 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (91/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +2 | +0.5 °C | +0.5 °C | -1.9 | -4.3 mm | +1.3 h | +2.2 % | +0.8 m/s | +0.2 °C |
| November | -6 | -1.8 °C | -1.6 °C | +1 | +3.7 mm | -1.3 h | -1.7 % | +0.4 m/s | -1.2 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gran Canaria in October?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in October?
The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Gran Canaria in October?
The curated estimate is about 4 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 16 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. October is one of them.