The wind, the Gulf Stream, the relief and the geographical latitude determine the climate of Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria enjoys worldwide fame, gained because of its mild climate, one of the best in the whole world. The average temperatures oscillate in the summer months between 26ºC and 28ºC (79ºF-82ºF), often exceeding 30ºC (86ºF), and in the winter months maintain beautifully warm temperatures between 22ºC and 24ºC, which makes it an ideal winter sun holiday destination.

Gran Canaria is a mountainous island where the trade winds prevail all year. This island deserves the name of continent in miniature as it holds a wide variety of microclimates extending from the sub-tropical to the continental climates.