Your April weather guide
WarmWeather in Gran Canaria in April
April is a good time to visit Gran Canaria if you want warm days rather than strong summer heat. Average daytime highs of 22°C compare with 13.5°C in London, making light clothing and time outdoors a realistic prospect. The catch is the sea: at 19.2°C, it is bracing rather than comfortably warm. This month suits travellers who want sunshine and manageable temperatures, but less so anyone whose main priority is long, leisurely swims.
Long-term climate averages for Maspalomas (south coast), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Gran Canaria, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Maspalomas (south coast).
- Average daytime high
- 22.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 16.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.5°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 19.2°C
- year to year: 19°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.5h
- 67% of 12.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 13 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 8%
- 2% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 33.6°C
- 2013-04-20
- Record low 1991-2020
- 13.4°C
- 1994-04-15
- 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 April compares
April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Gran Canaria and ranks 52nd of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 2nd of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Gran Canaria is 8.5°C warmer by day and 11.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Gran Canaria peaks at 22.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 12 days top 25°C and 1 in 63 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.6°C; one night in ten drops to 15.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 33.6°C (2013-04-20) and the coldest night 13.4°C (1994-04-15).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 13 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2018 with 44 mm, the driest 2005 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 19.2°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.6°C to 20.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:38 and sets about 20:27 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 33%.
Is April a good time to visit Gran Canaria?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Gran Canaria on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Warm enough for light clothing, with some rain
Expect pleasant daytime warmth rather than consistently hot weather. There is about 8.5 hours of sunshine within 12.7 hours of daylight, so outdoor plans need not be squeezed into the middle of the day. Light clothing makes sense when the sun is out, alongside sun protection and a layer for cooler spells. April has about 4 rainy days, so it is sensible to leave some flexibility rather than assume every day will stay dry. A light waterproof is a useful precaution, but rain need not define the trip. If you dislike intense heat, these conditions are a better match than a holiday built around very hot afternoons.
Plan for cooler evenings and bracing swims
The difference between sitting in the sunshine and getting into the water matters in April. With the sea averaging 19.2°C, a swim may feel refreshing if you tolerate cool water, but do not expect it to feel warm just because the afternoon is pleasant. Shorter dips are a more realistic plan than lingering in the sea. Evenings also call for a change of clothing: the average night low is 16.6°C, with colder nights reaching 15.1°C or below. Pack a jumper or light jacket and trousers for time outside after dark. April works best when your packing covers both warm afternoons and cooler nights.
A little perspective
Gran Canaria through the year
April 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 | 20.2°C | 15.5°C | 19.5°C | 6.8 | 14 | 3 | 1% |
| February | 20.5°C | 15.6°C | 18.8°C | 7.5 | 20 | 3 | 4% |
| March | 21.6°C | 16.1°C | 18.8°C | 8.1 | 16 | 4 | 12% |
| AprilSelected | 22.0°C | 16.6°C | 19.2°C | 8.5 | 13 | 4 | 8% |
| May | 23.4°C | 17.8°C | 20.0°C | 9.4 | 8 | 3 | 17% |
| Junebest | 25.1°C | 19.3°C | 21.2°C | 11.2 | 3 | 1 | 42% |
| Julybest | 27.6°C | 20.9°C | 21.9°C | 12.1 | 1 | 0 | 89% |
| Augustbest | 28.3°C | 22.0°C | 22.8°C | 11.2 | 0 | 0 | 97% |
| September | 27.0°C | 21.5°C | 23.2°C | 9.1 | 7 | 2 | 90% |
| October | 25.7°C | 20.7°C | 23.2°C | 7.3 | 21 | 5 | 56% |
| November | 23.4°C | 18.8°C | 22.1°C | 6.4 | 15 | 4 | 21% |
| December | 21.2°C | 16.9°C | 20.6°C | 6.4 | 28 | 5 | 2% |
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
Gran Canaria in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Gran Canaria hot in April?
Gran Canaria is warm in April: the average daytime high is 22.0°C and nights average 16.6°C. Roughly 1 in 12 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Gran Canaria in April?
The sea around Gran Canaria averages 19.2°C in April, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Gran Canaria in April?
Gran Canaria sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 13 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (44 mm) and the driest was 2005 (0 mm).
How sunny is Gran Canaria in April?
Gran Canaria gets around 8.5 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Gran Canaria compare with the UK in April?
Gran Canaria is on average 8.5°C warmer than London by day in April (22.0°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Gran Canaria?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Gran Canaria reached 33.6°C on 2013-04-20, and the coldest night dropped to 13.4°C on 1994-04-15.
Is Gran Canaria hot in April?
It is usually warm rather than hot. Days reach 25°C about 8% of the time, while 30°C is reached on just 2% of days. Choose April for comfortable warmth, not because you expect strong heat throughout your stay.
Should I choose April or wait until summer?
Choose April if warm days and less intense heat suit you, and a bracing sea is acceptable. June, July and August are stronger choices overall for weather. April is a reasonable compromise if swimming warmth is not your main concern.
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 (south coast)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 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