The Canary Islands are famous for their mild sub-tropical Weather throughout the year, with an average temperature of 20-30°C. However the summers can be hot, especially in August, though it’s nothing compared to the mediterranean heat. But at the same time, the Canary Islands are closer to the equator, which means that the sun burns even more so do remember to use appropriate protection. Although close together. Canary islands can have very different weather. This means that if Lanzarote is 30 degrees Tenerife could only be 20 degrees.

The Weather in Canary slands differ considerably in their daily hours of sunshine. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura enjoy about 12 hours of sunshine per day in August. The northern part of Tenerife and Gran Canaria can sometimes be cloudy, while the southern regions of the islands bask in sunshine. Every of the Canary island has its own weather characteristics. Roughly you could say that the closer to the African coast, the warmer and drier. The islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are considerably warmer than for example La Palma and El Hierro, which are situated further out in the Atlantic. The rain is more frequent in Tenerife and Gran Canaria, on the northern shores.

Tenerife is not only the largest of the Canary Islands, it also offers the tourist more sights, more attractions, more towns and cities to explore, and more contrasts than any of the other islands. You can get to Tenerife from many European counties direct by air. Almost all flights to Tenerife from the UK go to the island South Airport (Reina Sofia), there is also an airport in the North of Tenerife which is serviced by British Airways scheduled flights from London Heathrow Airport. The only ferry to Tenerife from Europe is from Cadiz on the Spanish mainland, although there are many cruise ships that stop by. The weather in Tenerife stays moderate throughout the year, making it a perfect travel destination for those visitors seeking a winter holiday hot spot as well as for those travelers who are planning trips which coincide with spring and summer breaks from school and work.

While the majority of European outdoor activities come to a standstill during winter, the eternal spring weather of the Canary Islands makes it possible to practice all kinds of sports and remain in contact with nature year round.
Lightweight cotton clothing is required for much of the year with a showerproof mac recommended for the odd shower in the northern regions of Tenerife and Gran Canaria and warmer wear in winter. As with the other Canary Islands above, Gran Canaria enjoys good weather, sunshine and warmth all year round - there are little variations throughout the seasons! Gran Canaria's summers are dry and hot while winter season are only slightly cooler with a few showers - especially in the south of the island. At Playa de Ingles on Gran Canaria and Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje on Tenerife you can expect pretty much all year round sunshine with warm temperatures approximately between 20-25 degrees, pushing often well up into the 30s during the peak summer months.