Gran Canaria weather in January
At the Maspalomas reference point, the 1991–2020 mean air temperature for January is 17.8 °C. That is a climate average, not a forecast for this January or a reading for every part of the island.
Mean air temperature
17.8 °C
Approximate monthly precipitation
21 mm
Reference area
Maspalomas
How January compares with nearby months
At this model point, January ranks 11 of 12 for warmth and 11 of 12 for lowest estimated monthly precipitation. The ranking is relative to this island reference point, not a guarantee of holiday conditions.
| Month | Mean air temperature | Estimated precipitation |
|---|---|---|
| December | 19.0 °C | about 27 mm |
| January | 17.8 °C | about 21 mm |
| February | 17.5 °C | about 19 mm |
The difference from December to January is -1.3 °C; February has a model mean of 17.5 °C. A particular week can be warmer, cooler, wetter or drier.
A practical January plan
Combine a beach around Maspalomas with the dunes, or reserve a separate day for Las Canteras and Vegueta.
The southern resort coast, Las Palmas and the mountain interior have different exposure and elevation; this coastal point is not an island-wide forecast. Check an up-to-date forecast before travelling and the beach flags before entering the water. These air-temperature figures do not tell you sea temperature, wind speed or whether swimming is safe.
Other months with detailed guides
Data: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, MERRA-2, 1991–2020, accessed 2026-09-29. Modelled gridded averages at one coastal coordinate; rainfall total is daily mean × 31 days. Current forecast: AEMET.