What To Do on New Year's Eve in Gran Canaria 2022/2023

Published on November 22, 2022

New years eve gran canaria — Things to do on New Year's Eve in Gran Canaria - fiestas and events

Gran Canaria is a great party destination in Europe, especially during the winter months when the rest of continental Europe is fighting snow, low temperatures and gloomy days with no sunshine.

So...how is Gran Canaria in winter?

Actually, Gran Canaria is one of the hottest Canary Islands during the wintertime, with temperatures often surpassing 25 Celsius during the day time.

Weather averages for Gran Canaria around New Year's Eve

Temperatures in Maspalomas:

December 31st 2017 - max 24° / min 17°
January 1st 2018 - max 23° / min 18°

As you can see from the numbers above, temperatures during the daytime are still ideal for lounging on the beach and getting a tan, while in the evenings you will definitely need a light coat or jacket, as it can feel chilly.

Read more info about weather conditions at this time of the year

Weather in Gran Canaria in December

Weather in Maspalomas in December

New Year Eve Parties in Gran Canaria 2021

Usually, there are plenty of celebrations on the entire island, so you can attend the street party in the capital or one of the celebrations in clubs or restaurants in the south. Depending on where you'll want to spend the last night of the year, you may need to book in advance, especially for restaurants that offer a set menu with a limited number of seats.

Most towns usually have a public celebration outdoor, with fireworks at midnight, and we will add more info when we learn about new celebrations happening.

New Year's Eve in Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas 2022

There is usually a party organized in Plaza de San Fernando in Maspalomas, but we will update you with more info as soon as details will be available.