July Weather in Gran Canaria, Spain - 2023

Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa. This is a small, beautiful island with gorgeous beaches made up of black lava seascapes and white sand beaches that give the essence of the Caribbean. Some of it's beaches include San Agustín, Anfi del Mar, Playa de Amadores and Gui Gui Beach. In the north, capital city Las Palmas is a major stop for cruise ships and duty-free shopping.

Gran Canaria is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 93 Miles (150 km) off the northwestern coast of Africa and about 840 Miles (1352 km) from Europe. Gran Canaria is also the third most populated island in Spain after Tenerife and Mallorca.

This island is called a "miniature continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found, with long beaches and dunes of white sand, contrasting with green ravines and picturesque villages.

July weather in Gran Canaria Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in July in Gran Canaria, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if July is comfortable or humid

Generally, July in Gran Canaria will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 64°F / 18°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the humidity level.

Gran Canaria does not have a lot of rainy days in July. You can expect around 0 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain during the whole month.

July weather in Gran Canaria Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in July in Gran Canaria, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Gran Canaria in July

Generally, you can expect in July an average temperature of 82°F / 28°C during the day and an average of 64°F / 18°C during the night. In July, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 91°F / 33°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 60°F / 16°C.

When looking at the whole year, January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. August and September are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And almost equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 84°F / 29°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July, August and September are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. January, February and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. When comparing July with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. And equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 91°F / 33°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Gran Canaria each month:

- Can you expect rain in July in Gran Canaria?

Generally, you can expect about 0 rain days in July, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, May and July are the driest months, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.4 inches / 9 mmmm. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rain. And almost equal to August, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 2 and 3 days. When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which sees an average of between 0 and 1 days of rain. And almost equal to August, which sees an average of between 0 and 1 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Gran Canaria for July

You can expect in July, the water temperature for Gran Canaria to be between 73°F / 23°C and 69°F / 21°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

September has the highest water temperature, with around 77°F / 25°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing the water temperature from July with the month before and after, July has a water temperature almost equal to June, with a water temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from August, that is around 75°F / 24°C.

- Can you expect in July a lot of sunny days in Gran Canaria

Generally, you can expect around 1 sunny days in July and around 29 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, December is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 1 sunny day. When comparing July with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with an average of between 2 and 3 sunny days. And almost equal to August, with around 1 sunny day

We have looked at the sunny days in Gran Canaria. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 1 cloudy day. When comparing July with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to June, with an average of between 1 and 2 cloudy days. And almost equal to August, with an average of between 1 and 2 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in July in Gran Canaria?

Generally, July in Gran Canaria will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Gran Canaria to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing July with the month before and after, this is almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). And almost equal to August, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

What to do in Gran Canaria Spain in July

 Gran Carania has notable places that are worthwhile visiting:

• Archeological sites: some well-known rock formations are El Cura (also known as El Fraile), The Frog (La Rana), Roque Bentayga, the Roque de Gando, and the Peñón Bermejo.
• The Beaches: Snowbirds get to experience the beautiful beaches of Gara Canaria. Some of which include Anfi del Mar, Playa de Amadores, Gui Gui Beach are definitely worth the while.
  N.B- Every beach uses a flag system to warn locals and snowbirds about the water conditions. A green flag means all is OK. The yellow flag means only experienced swimmers should go out in the water. The red flag says no swimming allowed at all for safety reasons. Pay attention to the flag system for your own safety and the safety of your family.
• Nature & Parks: The Rural Park of Nublo, The Doramas Jungle, the Azuaje Ravine, Tamadaba, Pino Santo, Palmitos Park amongst others are a must-see.
• Art/History: The Cathedral of Santa Ana is the area's focal point and has a striking neo-Gothic design. Meanwhile, the Casa de Colón - where Christopher Columbus is said to have stayed in 1492 - clearly dates from the Renaissance era.

Is it humid in Gran Canaria Spain in July?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Gran Canaria Spain in July. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in July in Gran Canaria, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Gran Canaria during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of July, you can expect that Gran Canaria will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is July a good time to go to Gran Canaria Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether July is a good time to go to Gran Canaria is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Gran Canaria in July, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In July, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 64°F / 18°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 1 sunny days and 29 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 0 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain during July. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that July a good time to go to Gran Canaria Spain for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Gran Canaria Spain in July?

In Gran Canaria, it does not rain all day in July. You can expect around 0 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Gran Canaria Spain, there are, on average 1 sunny days and 29 partly sunny days in July. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is July the rainiest month in Gran Canaria Spain?

July is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Gran Canaria, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 3 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 0.4 inches / 9 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

Is July the most sunniest month in Gran Canaria Spain?

July is not the month with the most sunny days, it is the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Gran Canaria, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

December is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 1 sunny day, and 29 partly suny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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