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When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?
In general the best time to visit Lanzarote is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Lanzarote in different months
This is the average weather in Lanzarote for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during August.
Climate in Lanzarote
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lanzarote for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +22°C | +22°C | +24°C | +23°C | +24°C | +26°C | +27°C | +25°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +17°C | +17°C | +18°C | +19°C | +20°C | +21°C | +22°C | +22°C | +22°C | +20°C | +19°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +11°C | +12°C | +14°C | +14°C | +16°C | +17°C | +18°C | +19°C | +16°C | +14°C | +13°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +20°C | +20°C | +20°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +21°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lanzarote during the whole year:
The hottest month in Lanzarote is October with average maximum temperature going up to +22°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +16°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Lanzarote during the whole year:
Lanzarote achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +23°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +19°C in average.
When can you swim in Lanzarote?
You can swim in Lanzarote from July to November:
- In July - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lanzarote looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Lanzarote is September with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lanzarote during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 7 rainy days and 18 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lanzarote:
What is the hottest month in Lanzarote?
The hottest month in Lanzarote is October with average maximum temperature of +22°C.
What is the coldest month in Lanzarote?
The coldest month in Lanzarote is January with minimum temperatures of +16°C.
Is Lanzarote worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Lanzarote in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is October with +22°C and 9 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Lanzarote?
if you're looking to visit Lanzarote when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
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.