Weather by Month in Lanzarote

Daily High Temperatures January is the coldest month of the year in Lanzarote with average daytime highs of between 20 and 21°C. Some days usually reach 23 or 24°C, and the record high for the month is 27.9°C (at Lanzarote Airport). Since most holiday accommodation provides south-facing shelter from the wind, it will often feel…

February is the second coldest month of the year in Lanzarote with similar temperatures to January. On the plus side, there is usually plenty of sun, with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. Daytime High Temperatures Daily maximum temperatures typically reach 20 – 22°C with some days hitting 25°C. While that might…

Daily Maximums The average daytime high temperature during march is 22.9°C, with some days in the high twenties. Of course, some years are warmer, and the record high at the Airport in March is 32.7°C. Although many people will tell you that Playa Blanca generally gets the best weather in Lanzarote, I have found that…

En Abril, Aguas Mil There is a saying in Spain that goes something like En Abril, Aguas Mil, which translates roughly as ‘In April, a thousand rains’. While that may ring true for mainland Spain, the statistics for Lanzarote tell another story: Lanzarote receives an average of just 5.2mm in April. Daytime Maximums In April,…

Daytime High Temperatures In May, temperatures begin to warm up with typical daytime highs between 24 and 25 degrees Celsius. Some days will likely reach 30°C, and the absolute record high temperature for the month is 42.6°C (recorded at Lanzarote Airport on the 13th of May 2016). The sun is very strong at this time…

Daytime Highs In June, temperatures typically reach between 26 and 27°C. Some days will be hotter, and there are usually a couple of days that hit 30°C. The record high for the month at the Airport is 40.7°C – recorded on the 21st of June 2011. Nighttime Lows Temperatures drop to around 19°C at night…

Daytime High Temperatures The average daytime high temperature in July is 28.2°C – with some days into the low thirties. Fortunately, Lanzarote does not generally get the extreme high temperatures suffered in Andalucia during the summer months. That said, if there is Calima at this time of year (wind and dust from the Sahara), the…

Heat August is, by every measure, the hottest month of the year in Lanzarote. Thankfully, Lanzarote does not generally get the same extreme high temperatures as the south of Mainland Spain, but you can still expect at least some days to reach the mid 30s °C in August. Daytime Highs The average daytime maximum temperature…

A Great Time to Visit September is one of the best times of year to visit Lanzarote – it’s only barely cooler than August (half a degree), and the strong summer wind starts to weaken (especially towards the end of the month). This time of year is particularly popular with couples, and it’s easy to…

The Best Time of Year to visit? For many, October is the best time of year to visit the island: the days are still warm, the nights not yet cool, the wind has died down, and the large summer crowds are gone. There is a chance of rain, especially towards the end of the month,…

Autumn in the Canaries There is usually a distinct change in the weather patterns that happens towards the end of October or during November. The sky becomes cloudier and the air cooler, often accompanied by the first rains after the long dry summer. This time of year is particularly well-known for stunning sunsets, so be…

Christmas in the Sun? Lanzarote is a popular destination for winter sunshine. While it is far warmer than Northern Europe, the weather can still be a little unpredictable at this time of year. There is a chance of rainy weather, there could be dust from the Sahara, or there could be wall-to-wall sunshine. Daytime Maximum…