Today's weather for Gran Canaria, Canary Islands21st Nov 2009 19:00
Last Updated : 21st Nov 2009 19:00 GMT 21st Nov 2009 19:00 WET
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Holiday Reviews for Gran Canaria
Weather was fantastic, we went in September 2009, was in the mid 20's to low 30's. We saw rain once, on the day we departed, and that only lasted for - Read More Review by : Garry - Monday 2nd November 2009
This evening's weather forecast for
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
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20°c (68°f) | North 16mph (25 kph) |
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Gran Canaria is in the time zone (WET) which has a difference of +0 hours to GMT.
Local Time21 Nov 2009 19:08
GMT21 Nov 2009 19:08
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Sunrise 07:27hrs
Sunset 18:06hrs
Moonrise 11:24hrs
Moonset 22:10hrs
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Weather Overview for Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria enjoys year round warmth and sunshine with very
little seasonal variation. Summers are hot and dry while winters are just
slightly cooler with a few showers. The island is the third largest of
Gran Canaria is a mountainous island of volcanic origin. The high central mountains create great regional variation in climate. The northeast regions are generally cooler and wetter than the southwest as the mountains trap the trade winds, forcing wind to fall before it passes over to the other side. However, the temperature difference is usually only a couple of degrees at the most. The higher altitudes of the mountains receive an alpine climate with cooler temperatures and higher rainfall year round. This concentration of diverse microclimates has seen Gran Canaria dubbed a ‘small continent’. The contrast in weather conditions is most pronounced in the winter when there is thick snow on Pico de las Nieves but 20°C heat on the Maspalomas dunes.
Summer, from May
till November, is hot and sunny. The average high temperature stays in the mid
20s, reaching a plateau at 26°C from August till October. At the beginning of
the season cools off at night to around 17°C and in November the average low
temperature is 18°C, but for the rest of the season it usually around 20°C at
night. The northeast trade winds help to keep these high temperatures
comfortable in coastal regions, but most would agree that the mid 20s provide
an ideal level of heat anyway. The west side of the island can sometimes be
affected by the sirocco, a hot, dry wind that originates in the
Rainfall is very low at the start of the season then totally absent from June till August. September often sees a few violent rainstorms and the odd storm can be expected in October and November. Sunshine levels of around nine hours per day can be expected in the peak of the season. This decreases in October and November but November can still expect six hours per day. The sea temperature peaks and September and October at 23°C; it is always warm enough for swimming.
Winter, from December till April, is pleasantly warm with cool nights. The average high temperature drops to around 22°C for the whole season, getting just a tiny bit cooler in January at 21°C. The average low temperature falls to a cool 14°C in January and February; nights are generally cool throughout the season and require some warm clothes. Rainfall is low and reduces as the season progresses, but cool, damp and blustery weather can creep up on you without warning. Sunshine levels stay around six hours per day. The water temperature rarely falls below 19°C. Up in the mountains, snow falls.
The diverse climates of Gran Canaria have created equally diverse landscapes. You can find anything from desert to tropical forest and from palm groves to alpine meadows. There is something for everyone on Gran Canaria: packed, seaside megaresorts, pubs, bars and nightclubs, golf courses, secluded beaches, a coral reef and endless routes for hikers and climbers.

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