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April · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 96/100

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April

Excellent · 96/100Beach 62/100
High / low22° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation14 mm2 wet days
Sea19°surface temperature
28.10° N, 15.42° WElevation 122 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
When to goLas Palmas de Gran Canaria · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96April
Best timeMay–Jul
April: high / low22° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 14 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.

Temperatures are much the same as in March, and May is warmer again by about 1.1°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.

April scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:37 and sets at 20:27 local time, giving 12 h 50 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 46 minutes over the month.

Why 96/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%87%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 62/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in April

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in April

Around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria this month

Santa Lucía de Tirajana
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Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Canary Islands · 24 km SW
21°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Telde
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Telde

Canary Islands · 12 km S
22°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Telde
Arucas
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Arucas

Canary Islands · 11 km W
21°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Arucas
Gáldar
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Gáldar

Canary Islands · 24 km W
22°Apr high
3wet days
93score
Gáldar
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in April

Where to go in April
Arrecife
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Arrecife

Canary Islands
23°Apr high
1wet day
97score
Arrecife
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
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Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Canary Islands
21°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Almería
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Almería

Andalusia
22°Apr high
5wet days
89score
Almería
Huércal de Almería
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Huércal de Almería

Andalusia
22°Apr high
5wet days
89score
Huércal de Almería
·Questions

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

April scores 96/100 for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 16°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria receives about 14 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April?

The sea averages 19°C in April, refreshing but swimmable.