Today I woke up to 40 degrees C… even though I have to work this morning I am definitely going to make time for a dip in the sea this afternoon. 40 degrees is not unusual in Gran Canaria in August but it tends to leave me feeling in need of a swim and plenty [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Weather'
The Weather Right Now in Gran Canaria
August 12th, 2010 · No Comments
Hot Hot Hot!! The Weather in Gran Canaria Right Now
June 21st, 2010 · No Comments
The current June weather in Gran Canaria is about 25 degrees C. The sun is shining and there’s a really gentle breeze. June is one of my favourite months here because the weather is so perfect. July and August tend to be to hot for me. Well it’s OK if you’re on holiday of course [...]
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End of February Weather in Gran Canaria
February 27th, 2010 · No Comments
So what is the weather in Gran Canaria right now? Actually it might not be the sun and blue skies you had your fingers crossed for!! There is another storm on its way, according to some weather reports. This is one of the storm photos from last week. You can see the sea coming over [...]
Bad Weather in Gran Canaria
February 19th, 2010 · 19 Comments
If you are wondering about the mid February weather in Gran Canaria you might be wishing you hadn’t! Right now we have rain, high winds and storms. There were eight metre waves crashing into Puerto Mogan yesterday (the harbour was damaged) and there is water cascading down the mountains. Sardina del Norte was also damaged [...]
The Weather in Gran Canaria Right Now
January 14th, 2010 · No Comments
Despite the freezing temperatures all over Europe and the UK right now, it was a blissful 25ºC in the Canaries today If you are thinking about a winter sun holiday to Gran Canaria to get away from the cold weather at home, now’s a great time to come over. The weather is forecast [...]
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The Temperatures in Gran Canaria at Christmas
December 15th, 2009 · No Comments
First of all, if you’re going to Gran Canaria at Christmas, don’t worry about the weather. I’ve been here for nearly 11 years and I’ve never had a rainy or cold Christmas Obviously it’s not going to be 40ºC like in August but you won’t need a heavy coat. Locals like me usually opt [...]
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Christmas in Gran Canaria – What’s On?
November 26th, 2009 · 3 Comments
If you are going to be spending Christmas in Gran Canaria, you might be wondering what’s on. Of course, lying on the beach and sunbathing makes a nice change on Christmas day but what about Christmas Eve in Gran Canaria or Boxing day – what’s on and what’s going to be open?
Traditional Christmas Dinner
First of [...]
October Weather in Gran Canaria
October 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments
There is some bad weather in the UK and in certain parts of Europe right now, so a holiday to Gran Canaria might just be the perfect way to get away from it!
Right now it’s 11pm and it’s a pleasant 24ºC outside After the baking hot summer we have had, this is actually [...]
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The Current Temperature in Gran Canaria
July 31st, 2009 · 3 Comments
This week might be a bit hot, even for diehard sun worshippers! We’ve been having temperatures over 40ºC in the daytimes (and not much cooler at night).
I’m enjoying the mornings at home sitting in front of the fan but the afternoons sitting in the harbour are rather warm and I might throw myself in and [...]
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July Heatwave
July 5th, 2009 · No Comments
Well it’s certainly hot this week here and it’s going to get worse (or better, depending on how hot you like it!)
August is going to be hotter still! It’s been 30ºC in the UK and across Europe this week but today was nearly 40ºC and it’s forecast to be 50ºC by Thursday, when we get [...]
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