Your June weather guide
HotWeather in Gran Canaria in June
June is a good choice for Gran Canaria if you want warm, dry holiday weather without relying on intense heat. Daytime highs average 25°C, nights stay around 19°C, and the sea is a bracing 21°C. It suits travellers who want time outdoors and sunny beach days, but not necessarily bath-warm swimming. The main catch is that the water can feel cool even when the air feels comfortably warm.
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
- 25.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 28°C
- Average night-time low
- 19.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 18°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.5°C
- London averages 19.6°C in June
- Sea temperature
- 21.2°C
- year to year: 20°C to 22°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.2h
- 82% of 13.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 3 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 42%
- 5% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 37.9°C
- 2011-06-22
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.0°C
- 2002-06-01
- 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 June compares
June is the 5th warmest month of the year in Gran Canaria and ranks 92nd of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Within Spain it is 49th of 87 (Spain in June). Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Gran Canaria is 5.5°C warmer by day and 8.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in June
The typical June day in Gran Canaria peaks at 25.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 22 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.3°C; one night in ten drops to 17.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 37.9°C (2011-06-22) and the coldest night 16.0°C (2002-06-01).
Rain in June
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 3 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 2006 with 13 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in June
The sea averages 21.2°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.4°C to 21.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:06 and sets about 21:00 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 18%.
Is June a good time to visit Gran Canaria?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny 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 days rather than dependable high heat
Pack mainly light summer clothes, but do not assume every afternoon will be hot. Days reach 25°C about 42% of the time, while 30°C is reached on just 5% of days. That makes June a sensible fit if you like warmth but would rather avoid frequent very hot afternoons. It is not a guarantee against stronger heat, so keep plans flexible and take a shaded break around midday when needed. Evenings are generally mild, although a light layer is useful for sitting outside. If hotter weather is your priority, July and August sit ahead of June among the island's best-rated months.
Little rain, plenty of sunshine and a cooler sea
Rain is unlikely to shape your holiday, with about 1 rainy day in June. You can plan most of your time outdoors without making wet-weather alternatives the focus, though completely dry weather is never guaranteed. Around 11.2 hours of sunshine gives you plenty of opportunity to enjoy the warmth, so there is little reason to spend the strongest midday sun lying out. Keep sunscreen, sunglasses and shade in mind. Swimming is the less certain comfort point: the sea averages 21.2°C and varies between 20°C and 22°C from year to year. Confident cool-water swimmers may be happy with that, but anyone who dislikes a chilly entry should expect a bracing dip rather than a warm soak.
A little perspective
Gran Canaria through the year
June 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% |
| April | 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% |
| JuneSelectedbest | 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 June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Gran Canaria hot in June?
Gran Canaria is hot in June: the average daytime high is 25.1°C and nights average 19.3°C. Roughly 1 in 2 June days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Gran Canaria in June?
The sea around Gran Canaria averages 21.2°C in June, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 22°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Gran Canaria in June?
Gran Canaria sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 3 mm of rain in a typical June. The wettest June between 1991 and 2020 was 2006 (13 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Gran Canaria in June?
Gran Canaria gets around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day in June out of 13.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Gran Canaria compare with the UK in June?
Gran Canaria is on average 5.5°C warmer than London by day in June (25.1°C against 19.6°C).
What is the hottest June on record in Gran Canaria?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day in Gran Canaria reached 37.9°C on 2011-06-22, and the coldest night dropped to 16.0°C on 2002-06-01.
How much warmer is Gran Canaria than London in June?
Gran Canaria's average daytime high is 25.1°C, compared with 19.6°C in London, a difference of 5.5°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth for a UK traveller, without making June a month of consistently extreme heat.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
A light jacket or cardigan is sensible rather than heavy outerwear. The average night low is 19.3°C, but the coldest 10% of nights fall to 17.8°C or below. Bring a layer if you tend to feel cool when sitting outdoors.
Is June a good month for a swimming holiday?
June works better if you are comfortable with cooler water. The sea averages 21.2°C, which is bracing rather than reliably warm. Sunny weather makes time beside the water appealing, but the air temperature should not be taken as a guide to swimming comfort.
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