November Weather in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria - 2023

In the south of the island of Gran Canaria is the beautiful tourist town of Maspalomas. It stretches from Bahia Feliz in the east, and Meloneras in the west. It is known for its vast expanse of protected coastal dunes that is a part of the Maspalomas Dunes nature reserve. There are several ecosystems like palm groves, the la Charca Lagoon, and the dunes. The is also abundant birdlife like plovers, snipes, and herons.

The locals in Maspalomas are hospitable and friendly people, always welcoming to tourists from all over the world. Spanish is widely spoken, but also in English. Faro de Maspalomas, a lighthouse in the town, first lighted in the late 19th century is a famous landmark.

Weather November 2023 in Maspalomas Gran Canaria:

Generally, November in Maspalomas will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain during the month of November.
Very comfortable (not humid) with nice temperatures

November weather in Maspalomas Gran Canaria

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

Generally, November in Maspalomas will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 60°F / 16°C.

Maspalomas does not have a lot of rainy days in November. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for November 2023 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

November weather in Maspalomas Gran Canaria in more detail

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

- What will the temperature be in Maspalomas in November

Generally, you can expect in November an average temperature of 77°F / 25°C during the day and an average of 60°F / 16°C during the night. In November, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 86°F / 30°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 55°F / 13°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 November with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And almost equal to December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 73°F / 23°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Maspalomas during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Maspalomas during the year.

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 November with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. And slightly more than December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C.

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

Day and night temperature variation for Maspalomas during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Maspalomas during the year.

- Can you expect rain in November in Maspalomas?

Generally, you can expect about 2 rain days in November, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 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 November with the month before and after, this is slightly more than October, which sees around 0.1 inches / 3 mm of rain. And slightly less than December, which sees around 0.4 inches / 9 mm of rain

Rain days for Maspalomas during the year.
Rain days for Maspalomas during the year.

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 November with the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain. And almost equal to December, which sees an average of between 2 and 3 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Maspalomas for November

You can expect in November, the water temperature for Maspalomas to be between 75°F / 24°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 November with the month before and after, November has a water temperature almost equal to October, with a water temperature of an average of between 75°F / 24°C and 77°F / 25°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from December, that is around 71°F / 22°C.

Water temperature for Maspalomas during the year.
Water temperature for Maspalomas during the year.

- Can you expect in November a lot of sunny days in Maspalomas

Generally, you can expect around 10 sunny days in November and around 16 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 November with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to October, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to December, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Maspalomas
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Maspalomas

We have looked at the sunny days in Maspalomas. 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 November with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to October, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. And almost equal to December, with an average of between 3 and 4 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in November in Maspalomas?

Generally, November in Maspalomas will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Maspalomas 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 November with the month before and after, this is almost equal to October, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). And almost equal to December, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Maspalomas
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Maspalomas

What to do in Maspalomas Gran Canaria in November

  • Natural Dune Reserve of Maspalomas: A visit to the Protected dunes will give the snowbirds a mini desert experience.
  • Holiday World Maspalomas: Ideal for kids also, this is a whimsical amusement center with rides that will keep the younger ones entertained throughout the stay.
  • Maspalomas Lighthouse: Snowbirds can visit this historic lighthouse that has become a landmark on the island & also see the lively beachfront zone.
  • Playa de Maspalomas: This is a more peaceful beach that is less busy compared to others, that is backed by sand dunes.
  • Maspalomas Golf: Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a great golfing experience on the island at this flat 18-hole golf course & driving range.
  • Aqualand Maspalomas Water Park: This is a large outdoor water park with 30 slides that are a thrilling thing to see for everyone, even children.
  • La Charca: This is a natural reserve area with a lagoon, lake, and some wildlife.
  • Parque Botanico De Maspalomas: This is a flourishing botanical Park with a variety of plants. An ideal place for snowbirds interested in exploring or experiencing some nature.

Is it humid in Maspalomas Gran Canaria in November?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Maspalomas Gran Canaria in November. 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 November in Maspalomas, 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 Maspalomas 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 November, you can expect that Maspalomas will have a low humidty, and will feel very 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

Humidity level for Maspalomas
Humidity level for Maspalomas

Is November a good time to go to Maspalomas Gran Canaria?

Trying to answer the question of whether November is a good time to go to Maspalomas 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 Maspalomas in November, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In November, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 60°F / 16°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 10 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain during November. 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 November a good time to go to Maspalomas Gran Canaria for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Maspalomas Gran Canaria in November?

In Maspalomas, it does not rain all day in November. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Maspalomas Gran Canaria, there are, on average 10 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days in November. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is November the rainiest month in Maspalomas Gran Canaria?

November 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 Maspalomas, 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 November the most sunniest month in Maspalomas Gran Canaria?

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

To answer what the sunniest month is in Maspalomas, 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 10 sunny days, and 16 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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