Climate Insights for Gáldar

The climate in Gáldar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 237mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Gáldar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Gáldar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 22°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Gáldar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 237mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 31mm of rainfall. March and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Gáldar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Gáldar, which began on June 21, 2026. Gáldar is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Gáldar is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gáldar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.