Gran Canaria weather in August 2024

Expect 27°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Gran Canaria in August. Check more long-term weather averages for Gran Canaria in August before you book your next holiday to Gran Canaria in 2024/2025.

27
27°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
20
20°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
0
0 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11 (Extreme) UV index
23
23°C sea temperature

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The August weather guide for Gran Canaria (Maspalomas) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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Things to do in Gran Canaria in August 2024

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Parque Santa Catalina, more square than park, is the home of Cine + Food, which will appeal to foodies as much as film buffs. Early August sees Bajada de la Rama, the Descent of the Branch, as Agaete locals head down from the highs of Tamadaba carrying pine to thrash the ocean with in imitation of an ancient rainmaking ceremony. In the same municipality later in the month, the fundraising Bio Agaete Cultural Solidario features leftfield artists from around the globe.

Over in Arucas, it's a rum old do at the FiestoRon with mojitos flowing freely and rock blaring out of speakers turned up to 11. Neighbouring Firgas provides a timely reminder of its Fiestas de San Roque, using its white town hall as a blank canvas for the dates of each year's event. And in Guía, August's first weekend brings the Cláasica Ciudad de Guía, a classic car rally.

Enjoy Glastonbury in miniature at Parque Urban del Sur's freebie Maspalomas Music Festival. In Telde, as part of Lomo Magullo's Fiesta de Las Nieves, the Traida del Agua is one big water party. Whereas Artenara's Fiestas en Honor a La Virgen de La Cuevita offers a praise be to the patron saint of the island's cyclists and folk musicians.

Event	Location	Date
Fiestas en Honor a La Virgen de La Cuevita	Artenara	throughout August
Bajada de la Rama	Agaete	4th August 2018
Cláasica Ciudad de Guía	Guía	early August
FiestoRon	Arucas	mid August
Fiestas de San Roque	Firgas	mid August
Maspalomas Music Festival	Parque Urban del Sur	mid August
Fiesta de Las Nieves	Telde	-
Bio Agaete Cultural Solidario	Agaete	late August
Cine + Food	Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	late August into early September

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How hot is it in Gran Canaria in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 27°C in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 20°C at night.

How sunny is it in Gran Canaria in August?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in August - that's 70% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Gran Canaria in August?

The average sea temperature around Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in August is 23°C.

Does it ever rain in Gran Canaria in August?

There are usually no days with some rain in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in August and the average monthly rainfall is 0mm.

Gran Canaria August sunrise & sunset times

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