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Lanzarote in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Lanzarote in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Lanzarote in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
Weather for Lanzarote in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +17°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 5 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 9 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lanzarote has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Lanzarote in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lanzarote for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +18°C with a maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 75% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +20°C.

Is Lanzarote warm or cold in March?

Lanzarote is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +16°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Lanzarote, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Lanzarote in March

Water in Lanzarote in March is Fresh. It varies from +18°C to +20°C, with an average of +19°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +17°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Lanzarote are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +19°C.

Can you swim in Lanzarote in March?

Water temperature (+19°C) in Lanzarote in March might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Lanzarote in March

Lanzarote weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+17°C+17°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+11°C+12°C+14°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+22°C+24°C
Rainfall
14 mm9 mm4 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+19°C+19°C+19°C
Humidity
70%70%69%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
897
Cloudy days
141719
Rainy days
654
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +17°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 14 mm to 9 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 9.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Lanzarote in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lanzarote is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last March in Lanzarote?

This is the weather in Lanzarote in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+17°C
2 March
☁️
+18°C
3 March
☁️
+18°C
4 March
☀️
+18°C
5 March
☀️
+18°C
6 March
☀️
+18°C
7 March
☀️
+18°C
8 March
☀️
+18°C
9 March
☀️
+18°C
10 March
☀️
+18°C
11 March
☀️
+19°C
12 March
☀️
+18°C
13 March
☁️
+18°C
14 March
☀️
+18°C
15 March
☀️
+18°C
16 March
☀️
+17°C
17 March
☁️
+18°C
18 March
☁️
+18°C
19 March
☀️
+17°C
20 March
☁️
+18°C
21 March
☀️
+17°C
22 March
☀️
+18°C
23 March
☀️
+17°C
24 March
☀️
+18°C
25 March
☀️
+18°C
26 March
☀️
+18°C
27 March
☀️
+18°C
28 March
☀️
+19°C
29 March
☀️
+20°C
30 March
☀️
+20°C
31 March
☀️
+20°C
In March 2023 Lanzarote had 25 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Lanzarote climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lanzarote in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+19°C) and the highest in 2023 (+20°C). The driest year was 2023 with only 28 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 245 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lanzarote in March:

Is March a good time to visit Lanzarote?

March is a really good time to go to Lanzarote. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lanzarote.

Can you sunbathe in Lanzarote in March?

March has mild temperatures in Lanzarote. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Lanzarote in March?

In general, you can swim in Lanzarote in March, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +19°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Lanzarote rainy in March?

Lanzarote is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lanzarote in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lanzarote in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

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Monthly weather in Lanzarote

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lanzarote, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.