Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Canary Islands in February
February is a good choice for the Canary Islands if you want mild days outdoors rather than reliable beach heat. Average highs of 19°C and nights around 16°C mean lighter clothing by day, with a layer for evenings. About 7.1 hours of sunshine a day gives you a reason to go, but the sea remains bracing. It suits travellers happy to walk, sit outside and treat swimming as optional.
Long-term climate averages for Maspalomas (Gran Canaria), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Canary Islands, month by month
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At a glance
The useful details for Maspalomas (Gran Canaria).
- Average daytime high
- 19.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +11.3°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 18.8°C
- year to year: 18°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.1h
- 65% of 11.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 20 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 2%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 31.2°C
- 2020-02-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.3°C
- 2019-02-09
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2904 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Canary Islands. Within Spain it is 15th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Canary Islands is 11.3°C warmer by day and 13.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Canary Islands peaks at 19.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 48 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.6°C; one night in ten drops to 13.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 31.2°C (2020-02-25) and the coldest night 9.3°C (2019-02-09).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 20 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2018 with 154 mm, the driest 2020 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 18.8°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.1°C to 19.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:40 and sets about 18:53 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 36%.
Is February a good time to visit Canary Islands?
It is a reasonable choice: mild days. The best months for Canary Islands on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable warmth, not summer heat
Plan for pleasantly mild afternoons rather than hot weather. The warmest days reach 22°C or more, but only 2% of days reach 25°C, so this is not the month for anyone whose holiday depends on heat. Pack light daytime clothes alongside a jumper or jacket: colder nights can fall to around 14°C or below. With about 11 hours of daylight, there is room to keep outdoor plans flexible rather than squeezing everything around midday. February is among the cooler months here; July, August and September are better choices on the overall weather score if your travel dates are flexible.
Useful sunshine, with a catch for swimmers
The sea is the main compromise for a beach-focused trip. At an average 19°C, it is bracing rather than comfortably warm, so plan around time by the water rather than assuming you will want long swims. Rain is a smaller obstacle: about 3 rainy days means it need not dominate your plans, although a dry holiday is not guaranteed. A light waterproof is sensible, and flexible outdoor plans will serve you better than a schedule that depends on sunshine throughout. The balance works well if you value daylight and mild air more than warm water; it is less convincing if swimming is the main reason for going.
A little perspective
Canary Islands through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1°C | 15.7°C | 19.5°C | 6.4 | 15 | 3 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 19.2°C | 15.6°C | 18.8°C | 7.1 | 20 | 3 | 2% |
| March | 19.9°C | 16.0°C | 18.8°C | 7.6 | 16 | 3 | 4% |
| April | 20.4°C | 16.6°C | 19.2°C | 8.0 | 10 | 3 | 3% |
| May | 21.6°C | 17.7°C | 20.0°C | 8.8 | 4 | 1 | 6% |
| June | 23.3°C | 19.4°C | 21.1°C | 10.1 | 2 | 1 | 17% |
| Julybest | 25.1°C | 20.9°C | 21.9°C | 11.1 | 0 | 0 | 45% |
| Augustbest | 25.9°C | 21.9°C | 22.8°C | 10.4 | 1 | 0 | 58% |
| Septemberbest | 25.3°C | 21.5°C | 23.4°C | 8.6 | 6 | 1 | 53% |
| October | 24.2°C | 20.5°C | 23.2°C | 7.0 | 17 | 4 | 29% |
| November | 22.0°C | 18.7°C | 22.1°C | 6.0 | 17 | 4 | 10% |
| December | 20.2°C | 16.9°C | 20.6°C | 6.1 | 30 | 5 | 1% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Canary Islands in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Canary Islands hot in February?
Canary Islands is mild in February: the average daytime high is 19.2°C and nights average 15.6°C. Roughly 1 in 48 February days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Canary Islands in February?
The sea around Canary Islands averages 18.8°C in February, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Canary Islands in February?
Canary Islands sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 20 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (154 mm) and the driest was 2020 (0 mm).
How sunny is Canary Islands in February?
Canary Islands gets around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 11.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Canary Islands compare with the UK in February?
Canary Islands is on average 11.3°C warmer than London by day in February (19.2°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Canary Islands?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Canary Islands reached 31.2°C on 2020-02-25, and the coldest night dropped to 9.3°C on 2019-02-09.
How much warmer is it than London in February?
The average daytime high is 19.2°C, compared with 7.9°C in London - a difference of 11.3°C. That is a substantial step up for time outdoors, though it still means mild weather rather than dependable summer heat.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, making this a short-haul option for milder February weather. The trade-off is that the relatively manageable journey brings you mild days, not reliably hot conditions or warm sea swimming.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Maspalomas (Maspalomas (Gran Canaria)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C