Why Is Gran Canaria Colder Than Tenerife?
The south of Gran Canaria has a climate that is similar to Tenerife, so it's a great option also for your winter holiday. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura usually have more cloudy days, which makes the weather seem cooler compared to Tenerife.
Is Gran Canaria better than Tenerife?
Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.
Tenerife Vs Gran Canaria - Comparison of 2 Canary Islands
Which Canary Island is the hottest?
Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands.
Which is the hottest Canary Island - 101 Holidays
The feeling of "coldness" is high due to the humidity on the island, and most Gran Canarian wear sweaters or coats during January and February, to protect themselves from the cold wind. Twice a year there is a "heat wave," during which temperatures rise above 30ºC.
Weather in Gran Canaria
Why is it so hot in Tenerife?
When a high pressure area develops over the Sahara, the temperatures rise, the humidity falls and the winds get to Tenerife. The warm or hot east-wind from Africa which gets to the Canary Islands is called Calima. The Calima does not just bring warm temperatures but also dusty and sand.
Calima on Tenerife - the "special weather" - Ferienhaus Canarias