HEAD-TO-HEAD CLIMATOLOGY & COASTAL AUDIT
Tenerife vs Gran Canaria: Canary Islands Beach Guide
Tenerife offers black volcanic sand coves under Mount Teide and golden Sahara sand at Las Teresitas. Gran Canaria provides the sweeping golden dunes of Maspalomas and sheltered south-coast family coves.
The Verdict at a Glance: Tenerife for dramatic volcanic contrasts; Gran Canaria for endless Sahara-style dunes and year-round winter warmth.
Direct Coastal Comparison
Spain
Tenerife
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)23.2°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble100% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€57/day
Verified Beach Profiles3 beaches
Spain
Gran Canaria
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)22.9°C
Average Water Clarity4.5 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble100% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€55/day
Verified Beach Profiles4 beaches
12-Month Sea Temperature Comparison (30-Year NOAA Baseline)
Comparing average coastal ocean temperatures month by month to help you choose the best time for swimming.
Jan
19.7°
19.6°
Feb
19°
18.9°
Mar
19°
18.9°
Apr
19.3°
19.3°
May
20.2°
20.1°
Jun
21.5°
21.3°
Jul
22.2°
21.9°
Aug
23.2°
22.8°
Sep
23.8°
23.3°
Oct
23.6°
23.2°
Nov
22.3°
22.1°
Dec
20.9°
20.7°
Tenerife Gran Canaria
