INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Gran Canaria Water Temperature
Updated Tue 14:51 (Atlantic/Canary)
Spain · Forecast updated Nov 10, 2026, 14:51 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
23.6°C
74.5°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 10, 2026, 14:51 (Atlantic/Canary). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.8°C above
The typical November average is 22.8°C (73.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 24.0°C, versus 24.3°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
The Canary Islands sit in the Atlantic. Water is usually milder year-round than the western Mediterranean, but trade winds and coast orientation change how it feels. Check the beach forecast, not only this island average.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Gran Canaria, typical monthly averages range from about 19.8°C (67.6°F) in March to 23.9°C (75.0°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Gran Canaria has been 24.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Gran Canaria, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5–20.7°C | 20.6°C / 69.1°F |
| February | 19.6–20.2°C | 19.9°C / 67.8°F |
| March | 19.8–19.8°C | 19.8°C / 67.6°F |
| April | 19.8–21.0°C | 20.4°C / 68.7°F |
| May | 20.8–21.7°C | 21.3°C / 70.3°F |
| June | 22.0–23.3°C | 22.5°C / 72.5°F |
| July | 22.5–23.9°C | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| August | 23.3–24.3°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
| September | 23.2–24.9°C | 23.8°C / 74.8°F |
| October | 22.8–24.5°C | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| November | 22.5–23.3°C | 22.8°C / 73.0°F |
| December | 21.0–21.7°C | 21.4°C / 70.5°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (27.79, -15.54). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Gran Canaria in January
Typical January water temperature near Gran Canaria is 20.6°C (69.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.5–20.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: December 21.4°C · February 19.9°C.
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Gran Canaria in February
Typical February water temperature near Gran Canaria is 19.9°C (67.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.6–20.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: January 20.6°C · March 19.8°C.
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Gran Canaria in March
Typical March water temperature near Gran Canaria is 19.8°C (67.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.8–19.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: February 19.9°C · April 20.4°C.
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Gran Canaria in April
Typical April water temperature near Gran Canaria is 20.4°C (68.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.8–21.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: March 19.8°C · May 21.3°C.
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Gran Canaria in May
Typical May water temperature near Gran Canaria is 21.3°C (70.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.8–21.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 20.4°C · June 22.5°C.
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Gran Canaria in June
Typical June water temperature near Gran Canaria is 22.5°C (72.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.0–23.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 21.3°C · July 23.0°C.
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Gran Canaria in July
Typical July water temperature near Gran Canaria is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.5–23.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 22.5°C · August 23.9°C.
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Gran Canaria in August
Typical August water temperature near Gran Canaria is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.3–24.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 23.0°C · September 23.8°C.
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Gran Canaria in September
Typical September water temperature near Gran Canaria is 23.8°C (74.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.2–24.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 23.9°C · October 23.5°C.
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Gran Canaria in October
Typical October water temperature near Gran Canaria is 23.5°C (74.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.8–24.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 23.8°C · November 22.8°C.
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Gran Canaria in November
Typical November water temperature near Gran Canaria is 22.8°C (73.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.5–23.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 23.5°C · December 21.4°C.
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Gran Canaria in December
Typical December water temperature near Gran Canaria is 21.4°C (70.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.0–21.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 22.8°C · January 20.6°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 21.4°C / 70.5°F | 22.2°C / 72.0°F | 23.4°C / 74.1°F |
| July | 22.8°C / 73.0°F | 23.6°C / 74.4°F | 24.5°C / 76.1°F |
| August | 23.6°C / 74.5°F | 24.2°C / 75.5°F | 24.8°C / 76.6°F |
| September | 23.8°C / 74.8°F | 24.5°C / 76.0°F | 25.4°C / 77.7°F |
| October | 23.8°C / 74.8°F | 24.5°C / 76.0°F | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
| November | 23.3°C / 73.9°F | 23.9°C / 75.0°F | 24.3°C / 75.7°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3911 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Gran Canaria
Canary island with El Cabrón marine reserve and clear volcanic reefs.
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Gran Canaria Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Gran Canaria today?
The current sea surface temperature near Gran Canaria is 23.6°C (74.5°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Gran Canaria?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 23.9°C (75.0°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Gran Canaria?
The water is typically coldest in March, at around 19.8°C (67.6°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria today?
At 23.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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