Monday, 28 March 2016 06:42

Gran Canaria Weather: A Sunny Start With Midweek Spring Showers Up North

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A sunny start to the week with cloud and showers in the north from Wednesday.

A weak wet front is heading down from the North and is due to arrive on Wednesday. As always, weather from the north will affect Las Palmas and north Gran Canaria much more than the resorts.

South Gran Canaria forecast

A warm, sunny start to the week with wind and some cloud affecting Wednesday and Thursday. There may even be a shower. The temperature drops midweek and could be as low as 14ºC at night. 

Some cloudy patches over the weekend but plenty of sunshine as well.

North Gran Canaria forecast

A mix of sunshine and cloud to start the week with cloud and showers arriving on Wednesday and affecting the end of the week.

Then a slight break until a second wet front arriving on Sunday.

Night temperatures down to 16ºC.

The sea

The water temperature around Gran Canaria is currently 19.5ºC; Perfectly swimmable when the sun is out and actually a little warmer than normal for the time of year.

No significant waves expected in south Gran Canaria this week although there is a decent swell due on Thursday in the north of the island.

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Tip of the day

  • Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros
    Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros

    Save money and avoid rip-off bank charges while in Gran Canaria by paying in euros when using your credit or debit card.

    Many bars and restaurants in Gran Canaria, and in almost all European holiday destinations, give you the option of paying in euros or in your home currency. Opting for your own currency, while it may seem like the safer option, can add as much as 5% to the bill as it triggers dynamic currency conversion. 

    DCC basically means that the exchange rate is calculated at point of sale rather than by your bank. It allows you to see the total cost of the transaction in your own currency but adds up to 5% to the total because it uses a terrible exchange rate. 

    Since the extra money is shared between your bank and the merchant, some places will automatically bill you in your own currency and hope you don't notice. You have the legal right to refuse and void the transaction should this happen. 

    ATMs too

    The same applies when taking money out of ATM machines in Gran Canaria (and anywhere in Europe); Always choose the local currency option to avoid losing money to poor exchange rates.

    If you opt for the local currency option, using bank ATMs is often the cheapest and safest way of getting euros in Gran Canaria. It's far safer than having a big pile of euros hidden in your room or tucked into your shorts.

    More details in this Daily Telegraph article.

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