Peak Sun Hours in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Solar zone
- Zone 4 (excellent)
- Best month
- May (6.6)
- Worst month
- December (3.1)
- Climate
- Temperate · 20.2°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.44 | 4.28 | 4.20 | 1.45 | 17.8 | 74 |
| Feb | 4.24 | 5.25 | 4.38 | 1.78 | 17.5 | 76 |
| Mar | 5.37 | 6.43 | 4.81 | 2.24 | 17.9 | 77 |
| Apr | 6.22 | 7.46 | 5.27 | 2.48 | 18.6 | 76 |
| May | 6.63 | 8.05 | 5.21 | 2.68 | 19.5 | 77 |
| Jun | 6.63 | 8.11 | 4.94 | 2.71 | 20.9 | 80 |
| Jul | 6.06 | 7.68 | 3.38 | 3.06 | 21.8 | 84 |
| Aug | 6.03 | 7.19 | 4.00 | 2.78 | 22.7 | 84 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 6.45 | 5.02 | 2.19 | 23.0 | 80 |
| Oct | 4.64 | 5.43 | 4.76 | 1.81 | 22.7 | 78 |
| Nov | 3.56 | 4.45 | 4.11 | 1.53 | 20.8 | 76 |
| Dec | 3.10 | 3.91 | 3.81 | 1.36 | 19.1 | 75 |
GHI, Clear-sky, DNI, DHI in kWh/m²/day. Data: NASA POWER climatology (long-term monthly averages).
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About solar in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain has a temperate climate with meaningful seasonal variation in solar resource. Its annual peak sun hours average 5.14 kWh/m²/day, a excellent solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is May (spring) at 6.63 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is December (winter) at 3.1 kWh/m²/day. When sizing a year-round off-grid system, it's standard practice to design against the December value rather than the annual average — otherwise the battery bank runs low during the darkest weeks.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's solar conditions are well within the range where off-grid PV is a straightforward engineering exercise with standard-sized arrays and lithium batteries.
FAQ
- What are the peak sun hours in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria averages 5.14 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 3.1 in December to 6.63 in May.
- How many solar panels do I need in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's annual average of 5.14 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 4 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Sizing against Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's worst month (December, 3.1 kWh/m²/day) with 2 days of autonomy at 80% depth of discharge, a 5 kWh/day load needs about a 12.5 kWh battery bank.
- How does Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's solar resource compare globally?
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria sits in solar zone 4 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 5.14 kWh/m²/day — excellent by global standards. For reference, top-tier desert sites average ~6.5 and high-latitude cities around 2.5 kWh/m²/day.
- How much does winter reduce solar output in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's worst month (December) delivers 3.1 kWh/m²/day — about 47% of the summer peak of 6.63. Off-grid systems here typically oversize 1.5–2× or pair with a backup source.
- Do cloudy days significantly affect Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's solar?
- Partly. Diffuse light still produces 10–25% of clear-sky output. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's 5.14 kWh/m²/day already reflects average cloudiness, so no further derating is needed for sizing.
- What panel tilt works best in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- At Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's latitude (28°), a fixed tilt near 28° balances year-round yield. Winter-heavy loads favor latitude + 15°; summer-heavy, latitude − 15°.