Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: New Year's Eve, Christmas and Beaches
Resort · Canary Islands · Gran Canaria · Spain
If you are weighing up Puerto Rico Gran Canaria for New Year's Eve, the weather makes a persuasive case. Daytime highs at the Maspalomas station sit around 23°C in December and January, and nights rarely drop below 15°C, which is a different world from a British winter. Puerto Rico is a resort on the south of Gran Canaria, with its own town beach and a string of smaller coves within a couple of miles. This page sets out what the place is like, which beaches lie close by, how the climate runs through the year, and what you can compare and book from here, from package holidays to hotels, tours and car hire.
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Why go
- Playa de Puerto Rico sits about half a mile from the resort centre.
- December and January highs of around 23°C, with just one or two rain days.
- Anfi Del Mar Beach and Playa de Cura both lie roughly a mile away.
Package holidays to Puerto Rico
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
Jet2holidays
Flights and hotel together, ATOL protected, from regional UK airports.
TUI
Package holidays in Puerto Rico with TUI's own flights and reps.
loveholidays
Mix-and-match flights and hotels in Puerto Rico, with low deposits.
On the Beach
Beach holidays in Puerto Rico: flights, hotel and transfers in one booking.
When to go to Puerto Rico
January to June and September to December: daytime highs between 23°C and 28°C with little rain.
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- 23°CFeb17 mm
- 25°CMar33 mm
- 26°CApr7 mm
- 25°CMay9 mm
- 26°CJun15 mm
- 31°CJul0 mm
- 33°CAug0 mm
- 27°CSept6 mm
- 28°COct12 mm
- 27°CNov29 mm
- 23°CDec15 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full weather page: today, the 10-day forecast and every month
What kind of place it is
Puerto Rico is a beach resort on Gran Canaria, and the sea is the reason most people come. Its main stretch of sand, Playa de Puerto Rico, is right on the doorstep, and several smaller beaches sit along the coast within a short drive or boat hop.
For British travellers the appeal is simple: reliable warmth at times of year when home is grey. That is why Christmas in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria and the turn of the year draw so much interest, with dry, mild days that suit a lazy fortnight by the water.
Beaches within a few miles
Playa de Puerto Rico, about half a mile from the centre, is the resort's own beach. Around a mile away you will find Anfi Del Mar Beach, Playa de Cura and Playa de Balitos, while Playa de Patalavaca and Playa de Tiritaña lie a little under two miles off.
Having this many beaches so close means you can try a different one each day without needing to go far, and a hire car makes it easy to explore further along the coast.
When the weather is best
Figures from the nearby Maspalomas station show a warm, dry climate all year. Winter highs run from 23°C in December to 25°C in March, with lows of 15°C to 17°C. Rain is scarce: January averages a single rain day, December two, and the wettest month, March, still sees only about 33mm.
Summer heats up sharply. July reaches 31°C and August 33°C, with no rain at all, which is why August is the one month left off the best-months list. Spring and autumn sit comfortably in the mid to high twenties, with October at 28°C.
For New Year's Eve in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria, expect evenings of around 17°C, mild enough for dining outside.
Booking your package
Most British visitors book Puerto Rico as a package, bundling the flight, hotel and airport transfer into one booking so arrival is taken care of. You can compare package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach on this page, checking board basis options such as self-catering, half board or all inclusive.
Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Christmas and New Year dates fall in the school holidays, when prices across all providers tend to rise, so it pays to compare early. You can also check hotel prices, see tours and tickets, and compare car hire here.
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Questions people ask
What is the best beach in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria?
Playa de Puerto Rico is the resort's own beach, about half a mile from the centre, so it is the most convenient. For a change, Anfi Del Mar Beach, Playa de Cura and Playa de Balitos are each about a mile away.
What is the weather like on New Year's Eve in Puerto Rico?
December and January average daytime highs of 23°C at the Maspalomas station, with lows around 17°C. December has about two rain days and January one, so a dry, mild evening is the usual pattern.
Is Puerto Rico warm enough for a Christmas holiday?
Yes, by British standards. December highs average 23°C and lows 17°C, with only around 15mm of rain across the month. It is warm enough for the beach on most days.
Which month is hottest in Puerto Rico?
August is the hottest month, averaging 33°C, followed by July at 31°C. Both months are completely dry on average. If you prefer gentler heat, September and October sit at 27°C and 28°C.
How do most British travellers book Puerto Rico?
Usually as a package combining flight, hotel and transfers. You can compare deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach on this page, alongside hotel prices, tours and tickets, and car hire.