Your November weather guide
WarmWeather in Canary Islands in November
Yes - November is a good time to visit the Canary Islands if you want warmth rather than strong heat. Average daytime highs of 22°C compare with 10.4°C in London, while the sea averages 22.1°C, warm enough for swimming. The catch is that sunshine is not guaranteed throughout the day, and some rain is part of the picture. It suits travellers happy to mix swimming with time outdoors rather than depend on constant beach weather.
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
- 22.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 24°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +11.6°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 22.1°C
- year to year: 21°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.0h
- 57% of 10.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 17 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 10%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 33.1°C
- 2019-11-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 11.8°C
- 2018-11-22
- 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 November compares
November is the 6th warmest month of the year in Canary Islands. Within Spain it is 17th of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Canary Islands is 11.6°C warmer by day and 13.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Canary Islands peaks at 22.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 10 days top 25°C and 1 in 250 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.7°C; one night in ten drops to 16.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 33.1°C (2019-11-02) and the coldest night 11.8°C (2018-11-22).
Rain in November
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 17 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2004 with 114 mm, the driest 1998 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 22.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.2°C to 22.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:24 and sets about 18:10 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 43%.
Is November a good time to visit Canary Islands?
It is a reasonable choice: warm 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 a layer for the evening
Pack mainly light daytime clothes, but leave room for a jumper or light jacket. The average night-time low is about 19°C, so evenings are mild rather than hot; the coldest 10% of nights fall to 16.5°C or below. During the day, the warmth should suit being outdoors without planning everything around intense midday heat. Only 10% of days reach 25°C, so this is not the month to choose if that level of warmth is essential. For a UK traveller, the practical appeal is comfortable daytime weather and gentler evenings, with enough variation to make layers more useful than a suitcase packed only for heat.
Swimming is realistic, but keep plans flexible
The sea is a reasonable part of a November holiday, not just something to look at: its average temperature of 22.1°C supports swimming, though personal comfort will vary. The year-to-year range of 21°C to 23°C means it can feel fresher on some trips than others. On land, expect about 6 hours of sunshine within 10.5 hours of daylight, rather than uninterrupted sun. Rain occurs on about 4 days, so a light waterproof is sensible and outdoor plans benefit from some flexibility. Make use of sunny spells for swimming and sitting outside, but avoid building the whole trip around every day being suitable for lounging by the water.
A little perspective
Canary Islands through the year
November 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% |
| 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% |
| NovemberSelected | 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 November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Canary Islands hot in November?
Canary Islands is warm in November: the average daytime high is 22.0°C and nights average 18.7°C. Roughly 1 in 10 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Canary Islands in November?
The sea around Canary Islands averages 22.1°C in November, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. 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 November?
Canary Islands sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 17 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2004 (114 mm) and the driest was 1998 (0 mm).
How sunny is Canary Islands in November?
Canary Islands gets around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Canary Islands compare with the UK in November?
Canary Islands is on average 11.6°C warmer than London by day in November (22.0°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Canary Islands?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Canary Islands reached 33.1°C on 2019-11-02, and the coldest night dropped to 11.8°C on 2018-11-22.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, making this a short-haul option for November warmth. That is a useful balance if you want warmer days without committing to a long-haul journey.
Is November the best month for weather in the Canary Islands?
No - July, August and September are the stronger choices overall. November suits you better if warm weather is enough and you can accept some rain. Choose the summer months if your priority is heat rather than milder conditions.
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