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Gran Canaria, Canary Islands: 19–22°C winter sun in December
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Gran Canaria weather in December

What to expect from a Gran Canaria winter, and how much spending money to budget in euros and pounds at today's rate.

19–22°C daytime highs6–7 hrs sun a daySea 19–21°C

Gran Canaria winter weather

While the UK shivers, Gran Canaria stays warm and bright. Here's what to expect from November to February, so you can pack (and budget) accordingly.

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19–22°C
Daytime high
6–7 hrs
Sunshine / day
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3–5 wet days/mo
Rainfall
MonthDaytime highSunshineWet days
Nov22°C6 hrs4 days
Dec20°C6 hrs5 days
Jan19°C6 hrs4 days
Feb19°C7 hrs3 days
Climate averages from weather-and-climate.com.

Gran Canaria is a “mini-continent” of a winter escape: sand dunes at Maspalomas, mountains inland, and reliably mild days in the high teens to low twenties through the winter, with only a few wet days a month in the sunny south.

Playa del Inglés and Puerto Rico are built for winter sun, with sheltered beaches and value dining, while Las Palmas gives you a real city on the doorstep. Short flight, easy euros, and warmth you can count on from November to March.

How much spending money for Gran Canaria?

Spending money below covers food, local transport and activities per person, not flights or hotels. Slide your nights and pick how you travel.

How many nights?
7 nights
How do you travel?
Budgetthe essentials
Mid-rangecomfortable
Luxurythe works
You'll need about
Travel stylePer day7 nights
Budgetthe essentials€40£34€280£240
Mid-rangecomfortable€62£53€434£372
Luxurythe works€135£116€945£810
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Estimates based on budgetyourtrip.com (food + local transport + activities per person). Figures are calibrated to typical UK package-holiday spending. Converted to pounds at the live interbank rate on 4 Aug 2026; the rate you get from Travel FX is shown at checkout.

Gran Canaria winter break: your questions

How much spending money do I need for a winter break in Gran Canaria?
A mid-range traveller spends about €62 (around £53) per person per day on food, local transport and activities, or roughly £372 for a week, excluding flights and hotels. Budget travellers can manage on about £34 a day; a luxury day runs to around £116.
What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in December?
Expect daytime highs of 19–22°C, 6–7 hrs of sunshine a day and 3–5 wet days/mo through the winter, with sea temperatures around 19–21°C.
What currency do I need for Gran Canaria, and where can I buy it?
You'll need euros. You can order euros online from Travel FX at a competitive rate with no hidden fees and a Buyback Guarantee on anything you don't spend.

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