Your November weather guide
WarmWeather in Gran Canaria in November
Yes - Gran Canaria in November is a good choice for warmth without intense heat, provided you can accept some rain. Average daytime highs are around 23°C, nights stay near 19°C and the sea is about 22°C, warm enough for swimming. It suits a UK traveller who wants lighter clothes, time outdoors and a dip in the sea rather than reliably hot sunbathing weather. The catch is that sunshine is not guaranteed throughout the day.
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
- 23.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 26°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +13.0°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.)
- 6.4h
- 60% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 15 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 21%
- 1% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 33.1°C
- 2019-11-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.9°C
- 2018-11-24
- 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 7th warmest month of the year in Gran Canaria and ranks 48th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Spain it is 1st of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Gran Canaria is 13.0°C warmer by day and 13.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Gran Canaria peaks at 23.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C and 1 in 111 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.8°C; one night in ten drops to 16.7°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 12.9°C (2018-11-24).
Rain in November
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 15 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2018 with 58 mm, the driest 1998 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 22.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.1°C to 23.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:24 and sets about 18:10 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 40%.
Is November 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 days, with a layer for the evening
The daytime temperature is about 13°C higher than London's November average, so the change should feel substantial without usually being oppressive. Light clothing is a sensible starting point, but pack a jumper or light jacket for evenings rather than relying entirely on summer clothes. Cooler nights can fall to around 17°C or below. Days reaching 25°C account for 21% of the month, while 30°C is rare, so choose November for comfortable warmth rather than strong heat. Midday is a sensible time to plan relaxed outdoor time if warmth is your priority; on warmer days, keep shade breaks an option.
Enough sunshine to enjoy, but leave room for rain
November brings about 6.4 hours of sunshine within 10.6 hours of daylight, leaving useful time outdoors without promising clear skies all day. There are about 4 rainy days, so rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule the month out. Keep your plans flexible and pack a light waterproof, especially if you intend to spend much of the day outside. It makes sense to use brighter spells for swimming and sunbathing instead of assigning them to a fixed day. Plan outdoor time during daylight rather than expecting long, light evenings, and accept that some of your holiday may be cloudy or wet.
A little perspective
Gran Canaria 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| NovemberSelected | 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 November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Gran Canaria hot in November?
Gran Canaria is warm in November: the average daytime high is 23.4°C and nights average 18.8°C. Roughly 1 in 5 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Gran Canaria in November?
The sea around Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria in November?
Gran Canaria sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 15 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (58 mm) and the driest was 1998 (0 mm).
How sunny is Gran Canaria in November?
Gran Canaria gets around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Gran Canaria compare with the UK in November?
Gran Canaria is on average 13.0°C warmer than London by day in November (23.4°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Gran Canaria?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Gran Canaria reached 33.1°C on 2019-11-02, and the coldest night dropped to 12.9°C on 2018-11-24.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in November?
Yes. The sea averages 22.1°C, which is warm enough for swimming, though personal comfort varies. The year-to-year range is 21°C to 23°C, so it can feel a little bracing in a cooler year rather than consistently warm.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min. That makes Gran Canaria a short-haul option for November warmth, with daytime conditions noticeably warmer than at home. It suits travellers who want that temperature change without a long-haul flight.
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