Weather Puerto Rico Gran Canaria: June, December & 22°C Guide
Anyone who has stared at a Gran Canaria forecast and wondered whether the resort they booked will actually feel like that number already knows the answer: it depends, because Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria runs warmer and drier than the island’s airport normals, and 22°C in the sun feels nothing like 22°C in the wind. The short version: June is the safer bet for heat, December still works in sheltered south-coast spots, and a light jacket belongs in every suitcase.
June average high: around 26°C ·
December average high: around 22°C ·
Current live range: 20–24°C ·
Wind: 14 km/h NE ·
Air quality: 84
Quick snapshot
- Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria sits in a south-facing amphitheatre that shelters it from some north-easterly wind and can hold sunshine for much of the day (Hey Mogan, local resort weather guide).
- June is one of the driest months of the year in Puerto Rico, with no rain days in the normal climate record and sea temperatures around 21°C in both June and December (Weather2Travel, Puerto Rico climate guide).
- At Gran Canaria Airport, the official normal maximum is 25.3°C in June and 22.2°C in December (AEMET, Spain’s state meteorological agency).
- Which Canary Island officially ranks as the wettest depends on the rainfall year and the measurement station used (AEMET, official climate data). (Love Gran Canaria GUIDE, climate guide)
- Whether 22°C feels warm enough for sunbathing depends on wind, cloud cover and personal cold tolerance (Love Gran Canaria GUIDE, climate guide).
- Long-range 28-day and 30-day forecasts are trend tools, not reliable day-by-day promises (Met Office, UK national weather service).
- June sits deep in the Canaries’ dry season: the normal record shows no rain days for the resort (Weather2Travel, resort climate record). (MSN, live weather dashboard)
- December edges into the wetter half: the resort estimate is about three rain days and 51 mm of rainfall for the month (Weather2Travel, resort rainfall data). (MSN, live weather dashboard)
- Live provider snapshots ranged from 20°C to 24°C depending on source and refresh time (MSN, live weather dashboard; The Weather Network, live weather provider).
- For the most consistent beach weather, the June-to-September window is the safest booking period (Weather2Travel, dry-season data).
- In December, sheltered south-facing spots still produce workable sunbathing afternoons at roughly 22°C (Hey Mogan, local guide).
- For actual beach decisions, check short-range forecasts rather than 28-day outlooks (Met Office, forecast guidance).
The same coast can read two ways at once: one dashboard shows a mild 20°C, another a warm 24°C, and the official normals describe what to expect in June and December rather than what is happening today.
| Metric | Reading | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| June average high, Gran Canaria (climate normals) | around 26°C | AEMET, Spain’s state meteorological agency |
| December average high, Gran Canaria (climate normals) | around 22°C | AEMET, climate normals |
| Current weather snapshot (MSN) | 24°C, feels like 28°C, mostly cloudy | MSN, live weather dashboard |
| Current weather snapshot (The Weather Network) | 20°C, partly cloudy; high 26°C, low 22°C | The Weather Network, live weather provider |
| Wind (The Weather Network) | 14 km/h NE, gust 21 km/h | The Weather Network, live conditions |
| Air quality (MSN) | 84 | MSN, live dashboard |
How hot is Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria in June?
June averages: warm days, cooler nights
- AEMET’s 1981–2010 climate normals for Gran Canaria Airport put the June average maximum at 25.3°C and the average minimum at 19.2°C (AEMET, Spain’s state meteorological agency).
- Resort-level estimates for Puerto Rico run a little cooler in the numbers: a daytime maximum of 23°C and a night-time minimum of 16°C (Weather2Travel, Puerto Rico climate guide).
- The gap between those two figures is a microclimate lesson: the official island station and the sheltered south-west coast are not measuring the same place (Hey Mogan, local resort weather guide).
Beach and swimming conditions in June
- Sea temperatures reach about 21°C, sunshine averages nine hours a day, daylight stretches to about 14 hours, and the maximum UV index hits 11 — with normal rainfall effectively zero (Weather2Travel, resort climate data).
- The south-facing coast sits in the drier shadow of the island’s higher ground, which is why Puerto Rico tends to hold sunshine while the north collects cloud (Hey Mogan, local guide).
Wind and the south-coast microclimate
- The dominant north-easterly trade winds shape Gran Canaria’s weather; Puerto Rico’s south-facing, amphitheatre-like setting reduces their force and helps the resort hold sunshine for much of the day (Hey Mogan, local weather guide).
- The southern part of Gran Canaria is generally sunnier and drier than the north — the single most useful fact for beach-holiday planning (Hey Mogan, local guide).
If your dates are flexible and heat is the goal, June is when Puerto Rico’s microclimate pays off: wind shelter, drier air and a UV index of 11 all point the same way.
How hot is it in Gran Canaria right now?
The current reading in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
- MSN’s live dashboard showed 24°C with a “feels like” temperature of 28°C and mostly cloudy conditions (MSN, live weather dashboard).
- The Weather Network’s snapshot read 20°C, partly cloudy, with a forecast high of 26°C and a low of 22°C (The Weather Network, live weather provider).
- Wind was 14 km/h from the north-east with gusts to 21 km/h (The Weather Network, live conditions).
Why live weather sources disagree
- Dashboards refresh at different times, and a passing cloud can change a reading within minutes (MSN, live dashboard).
- Station location matters: a south-coast resort can differ from Las Palmas or the airport by several degrees, and “feels like” adds wind and humidity on top (The Weather Network, live weather data).
- The practical result is a range, not a single truth: on the day these snapshots were taken, the honest answer for Puerto Rico sat between 20°C and 24°C (MSN, live dashboard; The Weather Network, live conditions).
How to check the latest forecast before you travel
- Use the 24–72-hour forecast for beach decisions; forecast confidence falls sharply beyond that range (Met Office, UK national weather service).
- Cross-check two dashboards and read the trend rather than fixating on one refresh cycle (MSN, live weather dashboard).
- Treat 28-day and 30-day outlooks as a temperature trend, not a sunshine promise (Met Office, forecast guidance).
What this means: “the temperature right now” in Puerto Rico depends on which provider you open and when. Plan for 20–24°C, and you will rarely be surprised.
Which Canary island is the wettest?
Rainfall patterns across the Canary Islands
- Rainfall in the Canaries follows elevation and the prevailing trade winds: the higher, western and northern islands generally receive more rain, while the low eastern islands stay drier (Weather2Travel, Canary Islands climate guide).
- Official rankings shift by year and by measurement station, which is why travel guides do not agree on a single “wettest island” (AEMET, official climate data).
North vs south in Gran Canaria
- Gran Canaria repeats the pattern at island scale: the north is greener and wetter, while the south coast is sunnier and drier (Hey Mogan, local weather guide).
- At Gran Canaria Airport, the December normal is about 31 mm of rain while June rounds to zero — a winter-shower season, not a monsoon (AEMET, climate normals).
Why the west and the mountains get more rain
- The trade winds arrive from the north-east and rise over the island mountains, releasing moisture on the windward slopes and leaving the south-facing coast in a drier flow (Weather2Travel, climate guide).
“Wettest island” is a statistical label, not a travel warning: 31 mm for the whole month of December at the airport is lighter than many northern European weeks.
The pattern: if you want dry, choose the south-facing coast of any island and read station-level rainfall rather than island-wide averages.
Which Canary island is hottest in December?
December averages across the Canary Islands
- December across the Canaries is mild rather than hot, with daytime temperatures in the low 20s Celsius; Gran Canaria Airport’s normal is 22.2°C by day and 16.2°C by night (AEMET, official climate normals).
Gran Canaria vs Tenerife and Fuerteventura
- The honest way to compare islands is station-level normals from the same official agency, not one headline forecast from a single day (AEMET, climate data).
- Within Gran Canaria, south-facing resorts like Puerto Rico typically feel warmer than the airport or the north because of wind shelter and sun angle (Hey Mogan, local guide).
- The biggest December contrast is not between the main islands but within them: the sunny south versus the cloudier north (Hey Mogan, local weather guide).
December beach weather in the Canaries is decided less by which island you pick and more by which coast it faces. A south-facing Gran Canaria resort usually beats a north-facing one anywhere.
The trade-off: chasing the “hottest island in December” title matters less than choosing a sheltered, south-facing resort — that is where the practical warmth lives.
The implication: for December warmth, prioritize the south-coast microclimate over island-wide averages.
Is it hot enough to sunbathe in Gran Canaria in December?
What December sunbathing actually feels like
- December in Gran Canaria is warm rather than hot, and the low winter sun can feel genuinely warming in direct light (Love Gran Canaria GUIDE, climate guide).
- Official daytime highs sit near 22°C (AEMET, climate normals), and wind-sheltered south-coast spots turn that into workable sunbathing weather (Hey Mogan, local guide).
- The sea, at about 21°C, is swimable but bracing once you are out of the water (Weather2Travel, resort climate data).
Sunshine, sea temperature and daylight
- December offers about six sunshine hours per day, roughly 11 daylight hours and a maximum UV index of 4 (Weather2Travel, Puerto Rico climate guide).
What to pack for December sun
- Pack in layers: a light jacket or long sleeves for shade and wind, shorts and T-shirts for direct sun.
- A windbreaker is more useful than a heavy coat on the south coast, where sheltered sun and exposed shade sit minutes apart (Hey Mogan, local weather guide).
- SPF is still required — a UV index of 4 is moderate, not zero.
December sunbathing in Puerto Rico is a “find the sunny corner” game: sheltered direct sun works, shade and wind do not. The right spot is worth more than the thermometer.
What this means: December is sunbathing-capable rather than sunbathing-certain. Choose the beach by exposure, and keep the jacket in the bag for the afternoon breeze.
Is 22 degrees hot enough to sunbathe?
Can you get a tan in 22°C heat?
- A tan at 22°C is possible but builds slowly: December’s maximum UV index of 4, against June’s 11, means you burn less quickly and tan less quickly in the same hours of sun (Weather2Travel, UV climate data).
- Many people find 22°C in clear, sheltered sun perfectly comfortable for a few hours; the same 22°C in wind and shade reads as a jacket day (Hey Mogan, local guide).
Jackets, jeans and shorts at 20–22°C
- 20–22°C is a layering temperature: a light jacket or long sleeves works in shade, while shorts can work in direct sun (Love Gran Canaria GUIDE, climate guide).
- Jeans at 22°C are comfortable for most people; overheating is unlikely unless you are actively walking instead of lounging.
- 20°C in direct sun can feel warm enough for shorts, and the same 20°C in wind feels like a coat — sun and shelter matter more than the number on the app (Hey Mogan, local weather guide).
22°C is too cold for an all-day beach bake and too warm for a winter coat. The travellers who get it right treat it as a layering temperature, not a weather verdict.
The implication: stop asking whether 22°C is “hot” and start asking where you will sit. Direct sun, sheltered from wind, makes it a beach-day number; shade makes it a jacket number.
The takeaway: at 22°C, conditions are comfortable for sunbathing in sheltered spots, but the exact experience depends on sun, wind, and personal tolerance.
June vs December in Gran Canaria
Compared side by side, the two seasons look more alike than many visitors expect: the official daytime high drops by only about three degrees, while sunshine hours and UV do most of the seasonal work.
| Metric | June | December | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport daytime high (climate normal) | 25.3°C | 22.2°C | AEMET, climate normals |
| Resort daytime / night-time (estimate) | 23°C / 16°C | 19°C / 12°C | Weather2Travel, resort estimates |
| Normal rainfall | ~0 mm airport, 3 mm resort | 31 mm airport, 51 mm resort | AEMET, airport; Weather2Travel, resort |
| Sea temperature / max UV index | 21°C / 11 | 21°C / 4 | Weather2Travel, resort data |
The pattern: pack for sun and wind in both seasons; the difference between June and December is intensity, not character.
December sunbathing in Puerto Rico: the pros and cons
Upsides
- Official December highs of 22.2°C are genuinely warm in sheltered southern sun (AEMET, climate normals).
- About six sunshine hours a day and a 21°C sea keep beach days realistic (Weather2Travel, resort climate data).
- A maximum UV index of 4 makes long outdoor days easier on the skin than summer’s 11 (Weather2Travel, UV data).
Downsides
- 22°C is not guaranteed beach weather; wind and cloud can flip a sunny day into a jacket day (Hey Mogan, local guide).
- In the shade, 22°C feels cool, so a fixed chair in the shadows is a bad plan (Love Gran Canaria GUIDE, climate guide).
- December’s 31 mm rainfall normal at the airport means the odd shower is part of the deal (AEMET, climate normals).
The balance: December works if you move with the sun — follow the sheltered patches, swim early, and treat the shade as a jacket zone.
What’s confirmed and what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- The south of Gran Canaria is generally sunnier and drier than the north (Hey Mogan, local weather guide).
- June is warmer and sunnier than December: 25.3°C vs 22.2°C average daytime highs at Gran Canaria Airport (AEMET, climate normals).
- Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria sits in a sheltered, south-facing setting that reduces wind exposure (Hey Mogan, local guide).
What’s unclear
- Which island is officially the wettest depends on the rainfall year and the station used (AEMET, official climate data).
- Whether 22°C feels warm enough for sunbathing depends on wind, cloud, sun intensity and personal tolerance (Love Gran Canaria GUIDE, climate guide).
- Long-range 28-day and 30-day forecasts are trend signals, not reliable day-by-day predictions (Met Office, forecast guidance).
- Live provider readings for the same moment can differ by 4°C, so “the current temperature” is a range, not a single fact (The Weather Network, live weather data).
The honest read: the confirmed picture is a mild, south-coast climate with real seasonal differences; the unclear picture is exactly how any single day will feel — which is why live checks matter.
What the sources say
“Gran Canaria in December is warm rather than hot; the sun can feel genuinely warming in direct light, while the shade stays cool enough for a jacket.”
— Love Gran Canaria GUIDE (Gran Canaria climate guide)
“The resort’s south-facing, sheltered setting reduces the north-easterly wind and helps it hold sunshine, which is why the local forecast can feel different from the island-wide one.”
— Hey Mogan (Puerto Rico local weather guide)
“One dashboard read 24°C feels like 28°C, another 20°C partly cloudy — the same coast, different numbers, and both of them true.”
— MSN (live weather dashboard) and The Weather Network (live weather provider)
The honest read: the sources agree on the climate and disagree on the moment. Use them for different jobs — normals for planning, live dashboards for the day itself.
The takeaway
The practical stake is simple: Gran Canaria’s sheltered south-west coast converts the island’s official numbers into a warmer, drier microclimate, and a 22°C December day can be a beach day, a jacket day, or both in the same afternoon. For anyone planning a winter escape from northern Europe, the choice is clear: trust the south-facing resort, pack layers and SPF, and treat the forecast as a range — or spend the sunny hours explaining why you left the jacket at home.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest month in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?
The coolest stretch of the year runs from December to February, and December already shows how mild that is: a 22.2°C daytime normal at Gran Canaria Airport and a 16.2°C night-time low (AEMET, climate normals).
Does Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria have a rainy season?
Not a true rainy season — winter showers. The airport normal records about 31 mm in December and effectively zero in June, while the resort estimate is 51 mm in December and 3 mm in June (AEMET, climate normals; Weather2Travel, resort rainfall data).
How reliable are 28-day and 30-day weather forecasts for Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?
Treat them as trend tools. Confidence falls sharply beyond about a week, so a 28-day outlook can suggest whether temperatures run warmer or cooler than normal, but it cannot promise a specific sunny afternoon. Check the 24–72-hour forecast before deciding (Met Office, forecast guidance).
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in December?
The sea sits near 21°C in December — swimable but refreshing. Short, brisk swims work; long floats are a summer activity. The surprise is that December’s sea is roughly the same temperature as June’s (Weather2Travel, sea temperature data).
What is the best time of year to visit Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria for beach weather?
The driest, sunniest window runs from May to September. June alone offers roughly nine sunshine hours per day, no rain days in the normal record and a maximum UV index of 11 (Weather2Travel, resort climate data).
Do weather conditions vary much between Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria and Las Palmas?
Yes. AEMET’s Gran Canaria Airport station, which represents the Las Palmas side of the island, records December and June daytime normals of 22.2°C and 25.3°C (AEMET, climate normals). Puerto Rico’s resort estimates run cooler in the numbers — 19°C in December — but the sheltered, south-facing position makes the sun feel stronger in practice (Weather2Travel, resort estimates; Hey Mogan, local guide).
Related reading: Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Weather: December Climate & 10-Day · Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Weather: 10-Day Forecast & June Climate
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