Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Canary Islands in July
July is a good time to visit the Canary Islands if you want warm, dry holiday weather without relying on intense heat. Daytime highs average 25°C, nights stay around 21°C and there are about 11.1 hours of sunshine a day. The main catch is the sea: it can still feel bracing rather than comfortably warm. This suits travellers who value sunshine and outdoor time more than very hot afternoons or bath-like swimming conditions.
Long-term climate averages for Maspalomas (Gran Canaria), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Canary Islands, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Maspalomas (Gran Canaria).
- Average daytime high
- 25.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 28°C
- Average night-time low
- 20.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 19°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.3°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 21.9°C
- year to year: 21°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.1h
- 82% of 13.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 0 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 45%
- 6% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 40.5°C
- 2017-07-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 15.5°C
- 1992-07-08
- 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 July compares
July is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Canary Islands. Within Spain it is 77th of 87 (Spain in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Canary Islands is 3.3°C warmer by day and 7.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Canary Islands peaks at 25.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 18 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.9°C; one night in ten drops to 19.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 40.5°C (2017-07-28) and the coldest night 15.5°C (1992-07-08).
Rain in July
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 0 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 2019 with 7 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 21.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.2°C to 22.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:16 and sets about 21:00 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 19%.
Is July a good time to visit Canary Islands?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Canary Islands on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm days, with hotter spells possible
Pack mainly light summer clothing, but do not assume every afternoon will be very hot. Around 45% of days reach 25°C, while just 6% reach 30°C. That makes July a reasonable choice if you like warmth but would rather avoid frequent temperatures above 30°C. Hotter spells remain possible, so keep active plans flexible and leave room for shade around midday. Humidity averages 74%, which may make the warmth feel less comfortable when you are moving about. Evenings are generally warm enough for light clothing, though a thin extra layer is sensible if you feel the cold. The coolest nights can fall to around 19°C or below.
Dry weather, but a cooler sea
Rain is unlikely to disrupt a typical July holiday, with about 0 rainy days in the monthly average. That supports making outdoor plans without building the trip around wet-weather alternatives, although it is not a promise of completely rain-free weather. There is plenty of daylight too, averaging 13.6 hours, so you can move more active outings away from midday rather than trying to fit everything into the strongest sunshine. Use sun protection and take breaks in the shade. The sea averages 21.9°C, with a year-to-year range of 21°C to 22°C. Expect a bracing first dip, especially if you prefer warm water; swimming may appeal more than lingering in the sea.
A little perspective
Canary Islands through the year
July 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% |
| February | 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Canary Islands hot in July?
Canary Islands is hot in July: the average daytime high is 25.1°C and nights average 20.9°C. Roughly 1 in 2 July days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Canary Islands in July?
The sea around Canary Islands averages 21.9°C in July, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 21°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Canary Islands in July?
Canary Islands sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 0 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (7 mm) and the driest was 1994 (0 mm).
How sunny is Canary Islands in July?
Canary Islands gets around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 13.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Canary Islands compare with the UK in July?
Canary Islands is on average 3.3°C warmer than London by day in July (25.1°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Canary Islands?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Canary Islands reached 40.5°C on 2017-07-28, and the coldest night dropped to 15.5°C on 1992-07-08.
How much warmer is it than London in July?
The average daytime high is 25.1°C, compared with 21.8°C in London - a difference of 3.3°C. Expect a noticeable increase in warmth, but not necessarily extreme heat. July is more appealing for its combination of warmth, sunshine and dry weather.
Is July among the best months to go, and how long is the flight?
July sits alongside August and September among the best months for weather here. It suits a sunshine-focused holiday, provided you are happy with a bracing sea. The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, making it a short-haul option.
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