Las Palmas de Gran Canaria sits in Spain’s Canary Islands off the coast of northwest Africa, where a subtropical, semi-arid climate keeps most of the year dry, with the little rain that does fall concentrated in short, intense autumn and winter storms.
On Gran Canaria, the city’s steep volcanic ravines can flood rapidly during the islands’ infrequent but intense winter storms. Volcanic island terrain means rain that does fall can run off steep slopes into ravines (barrancos) extremely quickly, making flash flooding a bigger relative risk here than the islands’ generally dry climate would suggest. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Canary Islands are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or pass by.
Is this Las Palmas de Gran Canaria rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.