Amadores weather by month

When to go to Amadores

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: July, August, September, October. December is the wettest month (32 mm, about 4 rainy days) and July the driest (0 mm). The sea is warmest in September at 23.4°C and coolest in February at 19.0°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, 36 km from Puerto Rico) takes roughly 4 h 24 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Atlantic/Canary.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Amadores between 1991 and 2020 reached 38.6°C on 26 August 2020; the coldest fell to 10.0°C on 30 January 2018. In August one day in ten tops 31.2°C and about 15% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 13.4°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was February 2018 with 170 mm, against a February average of 26 mm.

Winter: mild afternoons, cooler evenings

December to February suits travellers who want time outdoors without strong summer heat. December averages 21°C by day, while January and February sit at 20°C, so light daytime clothing can work, with a layer ready when it feels cool. Nights average 17°C in December and 16°C afterwards, making a jumper useful for evenings outside. December has the most rain days, averaging 4, though that still leaves plenty of scope for outdoor plans. Swimming is more a matter of personal tolerance: the sea slips from 21°C in December to 19°C in February. Choose winter for mild weather rather than reliably warm beach days.

Spring into summer: warmer days and more sunshine

Spring brings a gradual warming rather than a sudden jump into heat. March averages 21°C by day, April 22°C and May 23°C, making this a useful period for travellers who prefer being active outdoors to lying in strong sunshine. The catch is the sea: March and April average 19°C, so the air may feel more inviting than the water. June offers a balance at 24°C, with 12 hours of sunshine and little rain. July reaches 27°C and August 28°C, shifting the emphasis towards swimming and taking breaks from the midday sun. Both average no rain days, although that is not a guarantee of dry weather. Pack light clothing and sun protection, and favour mornings or later afternoons for more active plans.

Autumn: warm water, gradually shorter sunshine hours

September keeps much of summer's warmth, averaging 26°C by day and 21°C at night, without August's higher daytime heat. October remains warm at 25°C, and the sea holds at 23°C through both months. That makes autumn particularly appealing if comfortable swimming is your priority. The trade-off is less sunshine: September averages 9 hours, falling to 7 in October. November is still mild enough for light daytime clothing at 23°C, with the sea averaging 22°C, but its 6 sunshine hours make daytime planning more important. October and November each average 3 rain days, so leave some flexibility rather than expecting every day to follow the same pattern.