Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Maspalomas
Gran Canaria's big southern resort, famous for its sand dunes, lighthouse and long beach, which runs into neighbouring Playa del Inglés.
Best time to visit: All year; October–May gives warm, sunny days while most of Europe is cold.
Local tip: Walk the dunes early or late in the day; the sand gets very hot by midday.
Getting around: Buses link the resort to Las Palmas and the airport in about 40 minutes.
Good to know: The south of the island is much sunnier than the capital, Las Palmas, which often sits under low cloud in summer.
What to plan your trip around
- Maspalomas Dunes
A protected field of sand dunes beside the sea.
- Maspalomas Lighthouse
A 19th-century lighthouse at the end of the promenade.
- Playa del Inglés
The adjoining resort with the island's busiest beach.
- Charca de Maspalomas
A small lagoon and bird reserve at the edge of the dunes.
Maspalomas weather by month
Maspalomas weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Maspalomas gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 17°C | 13 mm | 73% |
| February | 19°C | 16°C | 18 mm | 76% |
| March | 19°C | 17°C | 13 mm | 77% |
| April | 20°C | 17°C | 8 mm | 76% |
| May | 21°C | 19°C | 4 mm | 77% |
| June | 22°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 80% |
| July | 23°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 83% |
| August | 24°C | 22°C | 4 mm | 84% |
| September | 25°C | 22°C | 8 mm | 80% |
| October | 24°C | 22°C | 19 mm | 77% |
| November | 22°C | 20°C | 22 mm | 76% |
| December | 20°C | 18°C | 18 mm | 74% |
Maspalomas through the year
January · 19° / 17°C · 13 mm
- January is among Maspalomas's three coolest months.
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
April · 20° / 17°C · 8 mm
- In Maspalomas, April is mid-spring.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
July · 23° / 21°C · 1 mm
- Maspalomas is usually about 5°C cooler than Gran Canaria in July.
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
October · 24° / 22°C · 19 mm
- Only one month is warmer in Maspalomas than October.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
The best time to visit Maspalomas is January, February and March, when average highs are 19°C and rainfall is around 15 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Maspalomas, season by season
December – February
Best time19° / 17°C · 16 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
March – May
Good20° / 17°C · 8 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good23° / 21°C · 2 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Maspalomas?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Maspalomas in January, February and March. Average highs are then 19°C.
- Why is January a good time to visit Maspalomas?
- In January, Maspalomas averages 19°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 13 mm of rain and 28% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Maspalomas?
- September is the warmest month in Maspalomas, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C.
- What is the coldest month in Maspalomas?
- February is the coldest month in Maspalomas: average highs of 19°C, dropping to 16°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Maspalomas?
- November is the wettest month in Maspalomas with about 22 mm of rain. The driest is June, with around 1 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Maspalomas?
- Maspalomas has no really bad month for weather: average highs stay between 19 and 25°C all year.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Maspalomas?
- Yes. April and December sit just outside the best months for Maspalomas, with average highs of 20°C and about 13 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Maspalomas before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Maspalomas from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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