Gran Canaria · Month comparison

July vs June

June ranks #1 overall vs July at #8. Maspalomas Pride brings 200,000 visitors — Europe biggest Pride after Madrid.

Gran Canaria July — Playa de Amadores summer

July

#8 of 12 months

Strong option

Spanish mainland holidays arrive — south packed but cooler than Andalusia at 28C.

  • 28C while Madrid hits 40C — escape from Spanish heat
  • Trade winds keep humidity bearable
Gran Canaria June — Maspalomas dunes summer beach

June

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Maspalomas Pride brings 200,000 visitors — Europe biggest Pride after Madrid.

  • Maspalomas Pride 2nd week, Yumbo Centre central
  • Sea 21C across both coasts
FactorJulyJune
Weather score
9
10
Value score
5
6
Crowd score
6
7
Events score
6
8
Atmosphere
8
9
Avg high temp28°C26°C
Monthly rain0mm1mm
Daily sunshine10.5hrs10hrs

July trade-offs

  • Spanish school holidays packing south resorts
  • Air-conditioned car essential for inland

June trade-offs

  • Pride week sells out Playa del Ingles hotels
  • North coast morning fog persistent
Scores compare months within Gran Canaria. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →