Many visitors from colder countries spend a month or more in Gran Canaria in winter. This guide gathers what the official sources say, so you can plan with confidence.
The weather
According to Spain’s tourism site, average winter temperatures in the Canary Islands are around 20 °C and it rarely rains. Gran Canaria’s tourism site describes the climate as mild and pleasant almost all year round, and says that on the coast, above all in the south, the climate is dry and sunny. It gives the sea temperature as 18° in the winter months and 22° the rest of the year, and mentions around 2,700 hours of sunshine.
The island has many microclimates: conditions change quickly when you climb inland and upwards, so if you go on a day trip to the mountains, check the forecast first. For the forecast on the coast, see AEMET’s forecast for Maspalomas beach, or watch the Maspalomas live webcam.
What to pack
Spain’s tourism site says you won’t need warm scarves or coats, and that you can bring a swimsuit or buy one locally.
Staying a month or more
Long stays are welcome at Moon Dunes. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a washing machine, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels included, and free private parking. It sleeps up to 2 guests. The minimum stay varies with the dates, so tell us when you would like to come and we will help you plan: contact us.
Rules on how long you can stay depend on your nationality: please check them on official government sources before you book.
Health cover and emergencies
If you are insured in an EU country, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you the same rights to health care as people insured in the country you are staying in, for treatment that cannot wait until you return home. It does not cover private healthcare, rescue and repatriation, or planned treatment, and it does not replace travel insurance: the official page recommends taking out extra insurance for travel risks. You get the card for free from your health insurer before you leave, so avoid websites that ask you to pay.
In an emergency, dial 112, the European emergency number, free of charge from fixed and mobile phones everywhere in the EU. It connects you to the police, ambulance and fire brigade.
Getting here and getting around
Line 66 connects the airport with Playa del Inglés: see our airport guide. For buses to Las Palmas and Puerto de Mogán, read getting around Gran Canaria without a car. We can also arrange a private transfer: book a transfer with us at a discounted price.
What’s on this winter
Winter Pride Maspalomas runs from 2 to 8 November 2026. The Las Palmas Carnival runs from 22 January to 28 February 2027, and the Maspalomas Carnival from 2 to 14 March 2027. See our guide to Maspalomas Pride for more.
Where to stay
Moon Dunes is a renovated one-bedroom apartment in Playa del Inglés, two minutes’ walk from the Yumbo Centre, with a loggia that faces the garden and two pools. See the apartment or book direct and save up to 15%.
Last checked: 7 October 2026. Weather figures are averages, not forecasts.