The Canary Islands in April are settled and mild: afternoons of 23 °C in south Tenerife and 23.5 °C on Lanzarote, nights of 16 °C, around 5–7 mm of rain in the whole month in the south and east, and the sea between 18.9 and 20.1 °C. With summer time, the sun sets at around 20:30.
The underlying change is invisible but important: from April the temperature inversion that caps the clouds is in place on more than 90 % of days, so the weather settles and the days of looking down on the sea of clouds from Teide and the Roque de los Muchachos return. And the crowds thin: between 1.4 and 1.5 million arrivals, against 1.73 million in March.
- High °C
- 22–24 °C
- Low °C
- 16–17 °C
- Sea °C
- 19–20 °C
- Rainy days
- 1–3
- Hours of sun a day
- 6–9 h
- Daylight hours
- 12 h 50 min
- Lanzarote24 °C
- Tenerife23 °C
- Fuerteventura23 °C
- Gran Canaria23 °C
- La Palma22 °C
- El Hierro22 °C
| High °C | Low °C | Sea °C | Rainy days | Hours of sun a day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife, south coast | 23 °C | 16 °C | 20 °C | 1 | 7 h |
| Tenerife, north (La Laguna, 632 m) | 19 °C | 11 °C | 20 °C | 6 | 7 h |
| Gran Canaria, east coast | 23 °C | 16 °C | 19 °C | 1 | 8 h |
| Lanzarote | 24 °C | 16 °C | 19 °C | 1 | 9 h |
| Fuerteventura | 23 °C | 16 °C | 19 °C | 1 | 8 h |
| La Palma, east coast | 22 °C | 16 °C | 20 °C | 3 | 6 h |
| La Gomera | — | — | 20 °C | — | — |
| El Hierro | 22 °C | 17 °C | 20 °C | 2 | 7 h |
| Teide, high zone (Izaña, 2,369 m) | 12 °C | 4 °C | — | 3 | 10 h |
Sunrise and sunset in mid-month: 07:39 – 20:29 · Source: AEMET, climate normals (1981–2010) · sea temperature: seatemperature.info, ten-year average
Canary Islands weather in April: south, north, east and peaks
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. In April Lanzarote becomes the warmest island by day (23.5 °C) and the sunniest (8.5 hours a day), with 5 mm in the whole month. Fuerteventura, 22.9 °C and a single day of rain.
South Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Tenerife South, a high of 23.1 °C and a low of 16 °C, 7 mm and 1 day of rain. Gran Canaria airport, 22.6 °C and 7.6 hours of sunshine.
North. Santa Cruz de Tenerife dries out (12 mm), but the Tenerife North plateau, at 632 m, still gets 39 mm over 6 days and doesn't go above 18.5 °C. La Palma airport, 21.6 °C with 18 mm over 3 days and only 5.8 hours of sunshine.
El Hierro and La Gomera. El Hierro, 21.6 °C by day and 17 °C at night. AEMET does not publish climate normals for La Gomera; its sea is at 19.8 °C.
Teide. Izaña climbs to 11.8 °C by day and 3.5 °C at night; snow is now rare (0.6 days) and the sunshine adds up to 9.8 hours a day. It is still cold up there at dusk: take a warm layer for any sunset or stargazing trip (Teide).
Sea temperature in April: can you swim?
Yes, although the sea lags behind the air: 18.9 °C around Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, 19.4 °C at Maspalomas, 19.6 °C at Los Cristianos and 20.1 °C off El Hierro. Half a degree more than in March; properly warm water doesn't arrive until late summer.
What to pack: summer clothes and a light layer for the evening, high-factor sun cream (the UV index is already "very high"), sunglasses and something warm for the peaks.
Where to go in the Canary Islands in April
The best bets in April
Lanzarote
The warmest and sunniest island of the month, with the seasonal water parks already open.
Fuerteventura
A single day of rain and Lobos a short boat ride from Corralejo.
South Tenerife
Whales in their spring season and Teide almost free of snow.
La Palma
Hiking and settled skies, although it is the cloudiest coast.
To compare all the islands on what matters to you, see which Canary Island to choose.
Things to do in the Canary Islands in April: festivals and events
- Holy Week (Semana Santa), when Easter falls in April: processions in La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas, and more visitors from mainland Spain.
- Rally Islas Canarias, on Gran Canaria: in its first year as a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) it was held in late April. Check the date before planning your trip around it.
- Romería de Tegueste (Tenerife), a traditional pilgrimage festival in late April.
- The Lyrids, April's meteor shower, around the 21st–22nd: if it coincides with a full moon, you will barely see them.
What's in season: whales, water parks, hiking and the small islands
Whales and dolphins. The spring window opens, with sperm whales and passing species as well as the resident pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins (whale and dolphin watching).
Water parks. Acua (Corralejo) and Aquapark Costa Teguise are now open, but in spring they close two days a week: Acua on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Costa Teguise on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check their calendars (Acua, Costa Teguise) before promising the children.
Hiking. A good month on every island: long days, little rain and none of the summer heat. Routes island by island in hiking in the Canary Islands.
Small islands: La Graciosa, Lobos and La Gomera
With the winter swell season over, April is a good month to hop across to the neighbouring islands. La Graciosa is reached from Órzola with Líneas Romero or Biosfera Express, €29 return with either. Romero's ticket costs the same on its website as on the booking platforms:
| Where | Ticket | Rating | Price | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | Lanzarote: Ferry to La Graciosa with Wi-Fi (free parking) | 4.7 (1,145) | €29 | View on GetYourGuide |
| Tiqets | La Graciosa: Ferry from Lanzarote | 4.7 (7) | €29 | View on Tiqets |
| Official website | Líneas Romero, Órzola – La Graciosa return | — | €29 | Official site ↗ |
Adult prices checked on 2 October 2026. They may vary by date; each site confirms the final price.
Lobos is reached from Corralejo with Naviera Nortour or Ferry Isla de Lobos (€17 return); as well as the boat you need the free permit from the island council (Cabildo) at lobospass.com, which you can apply for from 5 days before. Here too it makes no difference where you buy:
| Where | Ticket | Rating | Price | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | Fuerteventura: Lobos Island Ferry from Corralejo (Return) | 4.7 (3,649) | €17 | View on GetYourGuide |
| Tiqets | Isla de Lobos: Ferry from Corralejo | 4.5 (76) | €17 | View on Tiqets |
| Official website | Naviera Nortour, Corralejo – Lobos return | — | €17 | Official site ↗ |
Adult prices checked on 2 October 2026. They may vary by date; each site confirms the final price.
And from south Tenerife, the day trip to La Gomera with lunch costs the same on GetYourGuide and on Tiqets:
| Where | Ticket | Rating | Price | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch | 4.1 (2,224) | €110 | View on GetYourGuide |
| Tiqets | La Gomera Day Trip From Tenerife | 4.4 (29) | €110 | View on Tiqets |
Adult prices checked on 2 October 2026. They may vary by date; each site confirms the final price.
Trips that suit April
Our pick
1
Whale watching on an eco yacht
1.5 hours with a swim, right in the spring window.
GetYourGuide1.5 hours
Travelin' Lady: Eco Yacht Whale & Dolphin Safari + Swim
4.7 (19,421 reviews)
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2
Ferry to La Graciosa
At the ferry company's price, with free parking in Órzola.
GetYourGuide
Lanzarote: Ferry to La Graciosa with Wi-Fi (free parking)
4.7 (1,145 reviews)
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3
Ferry to Lobos
Return from Corralejo; remember the Cabildo permit.
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Fuerteventura: Lobos Island Ferry from Corralejo (Return)
4.7 (3,649 reviews)
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4
Hiking in Anaga
The Anaga mountains and enchanted forest in 7 hours with a guide; the highest rating on this list.
GetYourGuide7 hours
Anaga Mountains & Enchanted Forest, Tenerife Hiking Tour
5.0 (443 reviews)
from €139Check availability
For Teide with the cable car, the tour costs €92 on the Volcano Teide website and on the booking platforms: choose by timetable and pick-up.
| Where | Ticket | Rating | Price | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer | 4.3 (6,095) | €92 | View on GetYourGuide |
| Tiqets | Mount Teide: Tour with Cable Car | 4.2 (48) | €92 | View on Tiqets |
| Official website | Volcano Teide, tour with cable car and transfer | — | €92 | Official site ↗ |
Adult prices checked on 2 October 2026. They may vary by date; each site confirms the final price.
GetYourGuide7 hours
Anaga Mountains & Enchanted Forest, Tenerife Hiking Tour
5.0 (443 reviews)
from €139Check availability
GetYourGuide9 hours
Tenerife: Teide National Park, Masca, Icod & Garachico Tour
4.6 (3,035 reviews)
from €58Check availability
GetYourGuide1.5 hours
Travelin' Lady: Eco Yacht Whale & Dolphin Safari + Swim
4.7 (19,421 reviews)
from €29.90Check availability
GetYourGuide5 hours
Lanzarote: Timanfaya National Park – Half-day tour
4.4 (2,815 reviews)
from €59Check availability
GetYourGuide7 hours
Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer
4.3 (6,095 reviews)
from €92Check availability
GetYourGuide
Lanzarote: Ferry to La Graciosa with Wi-Fi (free parking)
4.7 (1,145 reviews)
from €29Check availability
See all options on GetYourGuide →Prices checked on 2 October 2026
April compared with March and May
March has almost the same air temperature, a sea half a degree colder, twice the rain and more people. May is drier still, has longer days and is the quietest month of the year. The full calendar is in Canary Islands weather by month.
Canary Islands in April: FAQs
What is the temperature in the Canary Islands in April?
By day, 21.6–23.5 °C on the coast; at night, 15.7–17 °C. Lanzarote and south Tenerife are the warmest; the Tenerife North plateau stays at 18.5 °C.
Can you swim in the Canary Islands in April?
Yes, with the sea at 18.9–20.1 °C depending on the island. The water is fresh, warmer in the west than around Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Does it rain in the Canary Islands in April?
Very little in the south and east: 5–7 mm and one day of rain on average. In north Tenerife and on La Palma, 2 to 6 days.
Is it busy in the Canary Islands in April?
Less than in March: 1.4–1.5 million arrivals. Numbers go up when Easter falls in April.
