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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Canary Islands Cruises for your holiday.
Climate Overview
12 °C to 29 °C
17 °C to 23 °C
0 – 4.06 in (0 – 9 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 18.7 °C (Madeira) and 21.1 °C (Tenerife)
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General and popular routes
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Canary Islands cruises, i.e. trips along the Canary Islands, have always been one of the most important and popular cruise routes of all.
Depending on the length and season, the classic cruising areas of the Canary Islands are combined with other destinations in the Mediterranean. The major shipping companies such as TUI Cruises, AIDA, Costa Cruises, MSC, Hapag Lloyd or Norwegian Cruise Line also offer other seasonal combinations.
Canary Islands cruises sometimes lead as far as Morocco or even Cape Town in South Africa. Other popular routes include mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, Cape Verde and Portuguese islands such as Madeira.
Classical, mostly one-week Canary Islands cruises mainly include the core area of the Canary Islands: Gran Canaria, La Palma, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Tenerife. Occasionally, the small island of El Hierro is also visited.
Starting point is often the port city Las Palmas on Gran Canaria. Other important cruise ports in the Canary Islands are Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos in Tenerife, Arrecife and Marina Rubicon in Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de La Palma, San Sebastián in La Gomera, Puerto del Rosario and Corralejo Port in Fuerteventura and Puerto de la Estaca (El Hierro).
Best Time to Visit Canary Islands Cruises: Overview
JanuaryJan Good time to traveltime a little wet, but pleasingly mild | FebruaryFeb Good time to traveltime a little wet, but pleasingly mild | MarchMar Good time to traveltime a little wet, but pleasingly mild | AprilApr Good time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly perfect climate on the Canary Islands | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Canary Islands | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Canary Islands |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Canary Islands | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Canary Islands | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Canary Islands | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Canary Islands | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime a little wet, but pleasingly mild | DecemberDec Good time to traveltime a little wet, but pleasingly mild |
When is the best time to travel for Canary Islands cruises?
The climate in the Canary Islands is mainly subtropical and is often referred to as “eternal spring”. Even in high summer it rarely gets unbearably hot, while the weather remains pleasantly mild even in winter. These characteristics make the Canary Islands the perfect area for cruises all year round!
We particularly recommend all those months in which the rest of Europe has much worse weather to offer. Therefore, spring and autumn, especially the months of April and May as well as September and October, are considered the best travel seasons for Canary Islands cruises.
But of course the summer and winter in the Canary Islands also have their own special charm. While in July and August the main focus is on bathing fun, in winter walks and hikes through the fantastic landscapes are among the absolute highlights.
Nevertheless, it should be noted that the winter in the Canary Islands is considerably wetter than the summer months. The rainy months are November, December, January and February. We therefore generally recommend the period from mid-March to the end of October as the ideal time for a cruise along the Canary Islands.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Canary Islands Cruises) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Tenerife | all except January, February, and December |
| Gran Canaria | all except January, February, and December |
| Madeira | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Fuerteventura | all except January, February, and December |
| La Palma | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Climate Charts Canary Islands Cruises
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Tenerife
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Canary Islands Cruises
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Canary Islands Cruises, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Tenerife (Canary Islands Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 22° |
| Night Temperature | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
| Water Temperature | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 20° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.46 | 1.34 | 0.94 | 0.63 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.35 | 0.71 | 1.5 | 2.05 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Tenerife is 21.1 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (25.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (18 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Tenerife is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, October, and November
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 9.21 inch on 34 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Tenerife.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° |
| Night Temperature | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
| Water Temperature | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 20° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.59 | 0.79 | 0.43 | 0.24 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.35 | 0.79 | 0.83 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Gran Canaria is 21 °C.Warmest month: September (24.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (18.4 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Gran Canaria is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, October, and November
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 4.37 inch on 26 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Gran Canaria.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Madeira (Canary Islands Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
| Night Temperature | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
| Water Temperature | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 4.06 | 3.43 | 2.52 | 1.54 | 0.75 | 0.47 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 1.46 | 2.95 | 3.98 | 3.94 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Madeira is 18.7 °C.Warmest month: August (22.3 °C)
Coldest month: February (16 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Madeira is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 25.28 inch on 61 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Madeira.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Fuerteventura (Canary Islands Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 20° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 21° |
| Night Temperature | 14° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 15° |
| Water Temperature | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 20° |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Fuerteventura is 20.6 °C.Warmest month: August (24.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (17 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Fuerteventura is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, October, and November
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in La Palma (Canary Islands Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 23° | 22° |
| Night Temperature | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 13° |
| Water Temperature | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.54 | 1.73 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.31 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.2 | 0.63 | 2.09 | 2.8 | 2.72 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in La Palma is 19 °C.Warmest month: August (21.9 °C)
Coldest month: February (16.5 °C)
The maximum water temperature in La Palma is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, October, and November
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 13.74 inch on 45 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in La Palma.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Tours
from 32 $ »
Enjoy the beauty of the Madeiran coast with comfort and stability on board a catamaran. Watch dolphins, whales, and turtles swimming in the surf. Head to Cabo Girão promontory where in the summer you can snorkel.
From Funchal: Best of Madeira’s West Tour
Tours
from 37 $ »
Witness the natural beauty of the west of Madeira. Explore deep valleys and visit traditional fishing villages. Enjoy the breathtaking views at Cabo Girão Skywalk and marvel at the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz.
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools, and Fanal Tour
Tours
from 52 $ »
Swim in the natural volcanic pools at Porto Moniz, visit one of Portugal’s 7 wonders the Fanal Laurisilva forest, see beautiful waterfalls, enjoy the biggest plateau at Paul da Serra and the highest Sea Cliff of Europe at 589 mts. with its glass floor.
More attractions
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran | Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour | From Funchal: Enchanted Terraces and Porto do Moniz 4WD Tour | Fuerteventura: Return Lobos Island Ferry Ticket with Entry | Hike Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo | Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk | Madeira: Best of the East Tour from Funchal |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Gran Canaria (Station Las Palmas)
broken clouds, 17.8 °CClouds: 64 % Wind: 16 mph NNW
Air Pressure: 1022 hPa Humidity: 63 %
Air Pressure: 1022 hPa Humidity: 63 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:48 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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| 16 °C to 18 °C | 16 °C to 17 °C | 15 °C to 17 °C | 15 °C to 18 °C | 16 °C to 18 °C | 17 °C to 19 °C |
| Clouds: 60 % | Clouds: 83 % | Clouds: 50 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 31 % | Clouds: 33 % |
| 0.07 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Cruises: Regions
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Hottest Month
July: 29 °C
Day Temperature in Fuerteventura
July: 29 °CDay Temperature in Fuerteventura
Coldest Month
February: 12 °C
Night Temperature in La Palma
February: 12 °CNight Temperature in La Palma
Rainiest Month
January: 4.06 in
Rain in Madeira
January: 4.06 inRain in Madeira
Driest Month
July: 0 in
Rain in Tenerife
July: 0 inRain in Tenerife
Maximum Water Temperature
September: 23 °C
Water Temperature in Tenerife
September: 23 °CWater Temperature in Tenerife
Sunniest Month
June: 11 hours/day
Sunshine in Fuerteventura
June: 11 hours/daySunshine in Fuerteventura
Activities and Attractions
From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip
Tours
from 30 $ »
From Funchal: Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour
Tours
from 38 $ »
Gran Canaria: Poema del Mar Skip-the-Line Ticket
Entry tickets
from 27 $ »
Distances to Canary Islands Cruises
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | 1800 mi | 3330 mi | 5770 mi |
| Gran Canaria | 1800 mi | 3390 mi | 5820 mi |
| Madeira | 1560 mi | 3160 mi | 5570 mi |
| Fuerteventura | 1730 mi | 3450 mi | 5880 mi |
| La Palma | 1820 mi | 3240 mi | 5680 mi |
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Canary Islands Cruises: Experiences of our Visitors
We were on Cran Canaria for a week, the weather was sunny,
1 day it was very stormy and rainy, one could not swim there in the sea, was too high swell.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good