Las Palmas Weather

Las Palmas weather
Gran Canarias' extremely mild weather, with constant spring-like conditions, makes it one of the most enviable climates in the world, with the island being home to a variety of weather conditions. Located on the northeast coast of Gran Canaria, the capital city Las Palmas experiences dramatically different weather from the southern and central regions. The south coast, where the popular tourist resorts are located, see sunnier drier weather, whereas conditions in Las Palmas generally remain cooler and wetter.

Weather in Las Palmas - Cooler and cloudier than the south
The climate in Las Palmas is pleasant and warm all year-round, with the sun shining for almost 50 weeks of the year, as it does throughout the rest of the island. Temperatures in Las Palmas are usually around 5C-10C cooler than in the south, with the city seeing an average annual high of around 20C. Spring in Las Palmas sees temperatures of around 18C-20C, with the months of March and April receiving between 7 and 8 hours of sunshine each day. Temperatures rise to around 21C in June, and the height of the summer sees highs of 23.5C in July and August, with 9 hours of sunshine every day. The trade winds help to keep the temperatures in check, with moderate levels of humidity even during the hottest days.  

Las Palmas weather - Still very pleasant, with mild winters
The island of Gran Canaria is separated by the high mountains in the centre, which   divide the island into two distinct regions, resulting in larger amounts of rainfall in the northern parts, and more cloud cover. This is reflected in the landscape, which is greener and more fertile than in the south. Las Palmas itself receives the most rain in September, with December and January seeing the highest number of rainy days throughout the year, helping to maintain the lush greenery of the region. Temperatures remain extremely mild during the winter in Las Palmas, with lows only dropping to an average of 14C throughout the season.