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Canary Islands in July

Summer holidays begin. Trade winds keep temperatures comfortable; Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are breezy.

GoodWarm and dry, highs near 80F (27C), windy on eastern islands

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The straight answer

July is a good month to visit Canary Islands. Summer holidays begin. Trade winds keep temperatures comfortable; Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are breezy.

Weather: Warm and dry, highs near 80F (27C), windy on eastern islands
Crowds: 4 of 5
Prices: 4 of 5

What July is like in Canary Islands

July is warm and dry, with highs near 80F (27C). Summer holidays begin, and beaches fill with families. Trade winds keep temperatures comfortable, and Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are breezy. Prices rise and popular resorts get busy. The sea keeps warming through the month, and evenings are warm enough to eat outside on the promenade. Calima dust can bring hazy days now and then.

It suits families on school holidays and anyone who wants reliable sun. Pick a sheltered beach if you are on the windy eastern islands. For fewer crowds and warmer water, September is better.

Make the most of July

What is especially good about Canary Islands this month.

Trade-wind comfort

The steady breeze keeps July from feeling too hot, even on long beach days.

Windsurfing on Fuerteventura

The strong summer winds on the eastern islands make them popular with windsurfers and kiteboarders.

Summer stargazing

La Palma's guided sky tours are pleasant on warm summer nights. Pick a date near a new moon.

What to pack for July

Light summer clothes
A windbreaker for breezy islands
Swimsuits and a beach towel
Sunscreen and sunglasses

Our timing tip

Book cars and rooms early, and choose south-facing, sheltered beaches on windy days.

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Things to do in Canary Islands

Full guide

Teide National Park and cable car

The cable car climbs to about 11,660 feet (3,555 m). The final path to the summit needs a free permit booked well in advance. Winds can halt the cable car in any season.

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Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote

A landscape of craters and lava from 18th-century eruptions, visited by coach route from the Montanas del Fuego visitor center.

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Cesar Manrique's Lanzarote

Jameos del Agua, the Mirador del Rio, and the Cactus Garden show how one artist shaped an entire island's look.

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Maspalomas Dunes, Gran Canaria

A protected dune field on the south coast. Walk it at sunrise before the heat and the crowds.

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Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria

A volcanic monolith at the island's high center reached by a short, popular hike. Go early; parking fills fast on weekends.

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Garajonay National Park, La Gomera

A UNESCO-listed laurel cloud forest, a day trip by ferry from Tenerife.

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Beat the crowds

Avoid the Christmas to New Year fortnight, February half-term, Easter week, and August if price matters; the same weather is available for much less in May, June, and October.
Book the Teide summit permit weeks or months ahead and take the first cable car of the day to beat both queues and afternoon cloud.
Stay outside the big southern resorts: Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife, Agaete on Gran Canaria, or rural casas on La Gomera and La Palma.
Do Timanfaya and Jameos del Agua at opening, before tour coaches arrive from the resorts.

Know before you go

Nothing closes for a season. Hotels, restaurants, parks, and beaches operate all year.
The Teide cable car stops in high winds or ice, and the summit trail requires a permit. Winter storms occasionally close the park's upper roads.
Calima dust episodes, most common in summer and winter, can bring haze, poor air quality, and flight disruptions for a day or two.
Sundays and public holidays close many shops in towns, though resort areas stay open.

Canary Islands in July, quick answers

Is July a good time to visit Canary Islands?

July is a good month to visit Canary Islands. Summer holidays begin. Trade winds keep temperatures comfortable; Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are breezy.

What is the weather like in Canary Islands in July?

Warm and dry, highs near 80F (27C), windy on eastern islands.

Is Canary Islands crowded in July?

Canary Islands is busy in July, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.