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Gran Canaria in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Gran Canaria in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Gran Canaria, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Gran Canaria in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Gran Canaria in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +61°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 7 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
7 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gran Canaria has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Gran Canaria in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gran Canaria for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +64°F.

Is Gran Canaria warm or cold in April?

Gran Canaria is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Gran Canaria:

Climate in Gran Canaria in April

Gran Canaria weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+59°F+61°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+46°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+86°F+88°F
Rainfall
15 mm7 mm2 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
65%66%65%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
11911
Cloudy days
192020
Rainy days
110
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +61°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 15 mm to 7 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 5 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in March to 9 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Gran Canaria in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Gran Canaria is gradually increasing during April, going from 8 m/s to 10 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Gran Canaria based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 11 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. Gran Canaria is amazing in April with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gran Canaria wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 6% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Gran Canaria?

This is the weather in Gran Canaria in April 2023:
1 April
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+59°F
2 April
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+60°F
3 April
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+64°F
4 April
☁️
+59°F
5 April
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+59°F
6 April
☁️
+60°F
7 April
☁️
+62°F
8 April
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+62°F
9 April
☀️
+60°F
10 April
☀️
+59°F
11 April
☁️
+64°F
12 April
☀️
+64°F
13 April
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+64°F
14 April
☁️
+64°F
15 April
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+64°F
16 April
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+66°F
17 April
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+73°F
18 April
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+69°F
19 April
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+62°F
20 April
☁️
+60°F
21 April
☁️
+59°F
22 April
☁️
+59°F
23 April
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+58°F
24 April
☁️
+60°F
25 April
☀️
+63°F
26 April
☁️
+64°F
27 April
☀️
+62°F
28 April
☀️
+64°F
29 April
☀️
+64°F
30 April
☀️
+64°F
In April 2023 Gran Canaria had 12 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 89% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Gran Canaria climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Gran Canaria in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+61°F) and the highest in 2013 (+73°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gran Canaria in April:

Is April a good time to visit Gran Canaria?

April is a really good time to go to Gran Canaria. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Gran Canaria.

Can you sunbathe in Gran Canaria in April?

April has mild temperatures in Gran Canaria. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Gran Canaria rainy in April?

Gran Canaria is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Gran Canaria in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gran Canaria in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Gran Canaria

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gran Canaria, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.