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 [...]
The Weather Right Now in Gran Canaria
August 12th, 2010 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: July
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 [...]
Tags: July
Winter is Coming to Gran Canaria
October 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
OK maybe I am exaggerating slightly. It appears to have dropped to about 24 degrees C in the daytime which I am sure is hot enough for most tourists lucky enough to have a holiday to Gran Canaria. For me, that involves wearing a fleece in the morning and evening and putting my fluffy socks [...]













