The Canary Islands in July mean dry heat and wind: 27.7 °C in the afternoon and 20.2 °C at night at Tenerife South, 28.2 °C on Lanzarote, 28.7 °C in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and practically no rain at all, an average of 0 mm on almost every coast with data from AEMET, Spain's state weather agency. It's the clearest month in the south of Tenerife, with nearly 20 cloudless days, and the month of the trade wind, which blows seven days out of ten. The sea warms up to 22 °C.
- High °C
- 25–28 °C
- Low °C
- 20–21 °C
- Sea °C
- 22–23 °C
- Rainy days
- 0–0
- Hours of sun a day
- 7–10 h
- Daylight hours
- 13 h 46 min
- Lanzarote28 °C
- Tenerife28 °C
- Fuerteventura27 °C
- Gran Canaria27 °C
- La Palma26 °C
- El Hierro25 °C
| High °C | Low °C | Sea °C | Rainy days | Hours of sun a day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife, south coast | 28 °C | 20 °C | 22 °C | 0 | 10 h |
| Tenerife, north (La Laguna, 632 m) | 25 °C | 16 °C | 22 °C | 2 | 9 h |
| Gran Canaria, east coast | 27 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 0 | 10 h |
| Lanzarote | 28 °C | 20 °C | 22 °C | 0 | 10 h |
| Fuerteventura | 27 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 0 | 10 h |
| La Palma, east coast | 26 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 0 | 7 h |
| La Gomera | — | — | 22 °C | — | — |
| El Hierro | 25 °C | 21 °C | 23 °C | 0 | 7 h |
| Teide, high zone (Izaña, 2,369 m) | 23 °C | 14 °C | — | 0 | 12 h |
Sunrise and sunset in mid-month: 07:16 – 21:03 · Source: AEMET, climate normals (1981–2010) · sea temperature: seatemperature.info, ten-year average
What's the weather like in the Canary Islands in July: south, north, east and summits
In July the Azores high sits far to the north and the trade wind reaches its peak frequency: 70% of days, against 45% in January. The temperature inversion that keeps the humidity capped shows up in 97% of weather-balloon soundings in July and August: identical days, one after another.
Tenerife South and Santa Cruz de Tenerife each get 19.8 clear days, and Santa Cruz 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, the best figure for any coast at any time of year. Tenerife North airport, on the La Laguna plateau, stops at 24.7 °C with 10.7 days of fog, its mistiest month. La Palma and El Hierro hover around 7 hours of sun and 25 °C.
On the summits, July is the warmest month: Izaña, at 2,369 m, reaches 23.0 °C by day and 14.0 °C at night, with 25% humidity. When Saharan air moves in, the heat and the calima (dust haze) are felt more at altitude than on the beach: they spoil the views of Teide or Roque Nublo and bring forest closures because of the fire risk.
Sea temperature in July: can you swim?
Yes, and it gets a little better every week. The sea keeps warming: 21.7 °C off Lanzarote, 21.8 °C off Fuerteventura, 22.0 °C off Gran Canaria, 22.2 °C off Tenerife and 22.6 °C off El Hierro. It isn't the warmest water of the year: in September and October it reaches 23–24 °C, and even in November the south of Tenerife (22.6 °C) is warmer than in July.
Top of the packing list is sun protection: AEMET records UV indices in the Canaries above the 9–11 of a summer on mainland Spain. Pack light long sleeves for boat trips and a fleece if you're going up Teide at night: 14 °C on average at 2,369 m, less in the wind.
Where to go in the Canary Islands in July
It depends on whether the wind is your friend or your enemy. For kitesurfing and windsurfing, Pozo Izquierdo, Sotavento and El Médano. For a calm beach, the sheltered leeward coasts of southern Tenerife, south-west Gran Canaria and southern La Gomera, where the trade wind doesn't whip up the sea and the whale-watching boats operate. To escape the heat, La Palma and El Hierro. More pointers in which island to choose.
July, island by island
South at 27.7 °C, 19.8 clear days
Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos calm; El Médano for the wind; fog in the north.
28.2 °C and 9.9 h of sun
The hottest afternoons of any island airport.
27.3 °C and 9.5 h of sun
Windsurfing World Cup at Sotavento.
26.9 °C and 9.9 h of sun
Windsurfing at Pozo Izquierdo; the south-west stays calm.
25.5 °C and 7.2 h of sun
For walking without overheating.
25.0 °C and 7.1 h of sun
The mildest summer of the islands with data.
- 1Pozo IzquierdobeachDirections ↗
- 2Sotavento · Risco del PasobeachDirections ↗
- 3El MédanobeachDirections ↗
- 4Los GigantesportDirections ↗
- 5Costa AdejetownDirections ↗
Things to do in the Canary Islands in July: festivals and events
- Windsurfing World Cups. The PWA tour runs its three Canary events back to back: Pozo Izquierdo in the first half of July, Sotavento in the second and El Médano from late July into early August. Watching is free, and it also tells you which beaches are too windy to lie on.
- Virgen del Carmen, 16 July. Seaborne processions in the fishing harbours, from La Graciosa to Mogán and Arguineguín.
- Romería de San Benito, La Laguna. A traditional pilgrimage festival on the second Sunday of July.
- Grape harvest. Lanzarote opens the northern hemisphere's harvest in early July; Fuerteventura follows in mid-July.
- Fiestas de la Rama, Agaete. They start on 25 July; the big day comes in August.
The Bajadas of the Virgen de los Reyes (El Hierro, every four years) and the Virgen de las Nieves (La Palma, every five) don't fall in the next few summers.
What's in season: wind, whales, water parks and stars
Wind and waves. July and August are the kitesurf and windsurf season; for surfing, small waves, good for learning (surfing in Fuerteventura).
Whales and dolphins. The resident pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins of south-west Tenerife can be seen all year round (whale watching in Tenerife). Swimming with wild cetaceans is illegal: swim stops take place well away from the animals.
Water parks. All open daily, with the longest hours of the year: both Aqualands stay open until 18:00 in July and August (water parks).
| Where | Ticket | Rating | Price | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | Siam Park Entry Tickets | 4.5 (18,886) | €44 | View on GetYourGuide |
| Tiqets | Siam Park: Entry Ticket | 4.5 (3,687) | €44 | View on Tiqets |
| Official website | Siam Park official online shop | — | €44 | Official site ↗ |
Adult prices checked on 2 October 2026. They may vary by date; each site confirms the final price.
| Where | Ticket | Rating | Price | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | Costa Adeje: Aqualand Water Park Ticket with Dolphin Show | 4.3 (1,108) | €37 | View on GetYourGuide |
| Tiqets | Aqualand Costa Adeje: Entry Ticket | 4.3 (219) | €37 | View on Tiqets |
| Official website | Aqualand Costa Adeje, official online fare (from) | — | €35 Cheapest | Official site ↗ |
Adult prices checked on 2 October 2026. They may vary by date; each site confirms the final price.
Siam Park costs €44 everywhere. At Aqualand Costa Adeje the official online ticket is €35, two euros less than on the booking platforms: buy direct.
Islets. The ferries to Lobos (€17 return from Corralejo) and La Graciosa (€29 from Órzola) cost the same from the ferry company as on the platforms. For Lobos you also need the free permit from the Cabildo (island council), at lobospass.com.
Hiking and stars. Walk early. At night the core of the Milky Way is high at dusk: head up Teide or to the summits of La Palma (stargazing).
Tours that suit July
Our pick
1
Whale watching by yacht, with a swim
An hour and a half off Tenerife, with more than 19,000 reviews.
GetYourGuide1.5 hours
Travelin' Lady: Eco Yacht Whale & Dolphin Safari + Swim
4.7 (19,421 reviews)
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Siam Park
The hot-weather plan for families, open all year and €44 everywhere.
3
First surf lesson
Small summer waves in southern Fuerteventura, good for learning.
GetYourGuide3.5 - 13.5 hours
Fuerteventura: Surfing Lesson in the south of Fuerteventura
4.8 (452 reviews)
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4
Teide under the stars
Sunset and the summer sky for €35; bring a fleece.
GetYourGuide3 - 5 hours
Tenerife: Sunset and Stargazing at Teide National Park
4.7 (3,665 reviews)
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Costa Adeje: Aqualand Water Park Ticket with Dolphin Show
4.3 (1,108 reviews)
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Fuerteventura: Lobos Island Ferry from Corralejo (Return)
4.7 (3,649 reviews)
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Lanzarote: Ferry to La Graciosa with Wi-Fi (free parking)
4.7 (1,145 reviews)
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Southern Tenerife: 50-Minute Submarine Dive
4.8 (2,600 reviews)
from €61Check availability
GetYourGuide3.5 - 13.5 hours
Fuerteventura: Surfing Lesson in the south of Fuerteventura
4.8 (452 reviews)
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July compared with June and August
June is quieter and about two degrees cooler. August is the hottest month, with the sea almost a degree warmer. For the whole year, see Canary Islands weather by month.
Canary Islands in July: frequently asked questions
What's the temperature in the Canary Islands in July?
On the coast, 25–28 °C in the afternoon and 20–21 °C at night: 27.7 °C at Tenerife South, 28.2 °C on Lanzarote and 25.0 °C on El Hierro (AEMET averages).
How warm is the sea in the Canary Islands in July?
Between 21.7 °C off Lanzarote and 22.6 °C off El Hierro; off Tenerife, 22.2 °C. It's warmer in September and October.
Does it rain in the Canary Islands in July?
Hardly ever: an average of 0 mm on the coasts with an AEMET station, except for 1 mm on La Palma. Only the high north of Tenerife sees the odd day of drizzle and quite a lot of fog.
Is it windy in the Canary Islands in July?
Yes: the trade wind blows on 70% of days and is felt most on the north and east coasts. The south-west of Tenerife and Gran Canaria stays sheltered.
Is it busy in the Canary Islands in July?
It's the summer peak because of the school holidays, with about 1.5 million arrivals, but that's fewer than in any month from October to March.
