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Lanzarote in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lanzarote in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lanzarote, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Lanzarote in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Lanzarote in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 18 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
18 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lanzarote has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Lanzarote in December

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

The temperature in December is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +63°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +68°F.

Is Lanzarote warm or cold in December?

Lanzarote is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +63°F.

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

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Lanzarote:

Climate in Lanzarote in December

Lanzarote weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+68°F+66°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+57°F+55°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+72°F+70°F
Rainfall
14 mm18 mm16 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
70%71%69%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1019 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
91110
Cloudy days
201819
Rainy days
122
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +66°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 14 mm to 18 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 9 to 11.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 10 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 decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Lanzarote based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 11 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Lanzarote, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lanzarote wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 6% chance of precipitation and 18 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Lanzarote?

This is the weather in Lanzarote in December 2023:
1 December
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+68°F
2 December
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+68°F
3 December
☁️
+67°F
4 December
🌧️
+69°F
5 December
☀️
+69°F
6 December
☀️
+69°F
7 December
☀️
+70°F
8 December
☁️
+69°F
9 December
☀️
+69°F
10 December
☀️
+68°F
11 December
☀️
+70°F
12 December
☁️
+69°F
13 December
☀️
+71°F
14 December
☀️
+71°F
15 December
☁️
+69°F
16 December
☁️
+68°F
17 December
☀️
+67°F
18 December
☀️
+67°F
19 December
☀️
+69°F
20 December
☀️
+69°F
21 December
☀️
+68°F
22 December
☀️
+68°F
23 December
☀️
+68°F
24 December
☀️
+69°F
25 December
☀️
+69°F
26 December
☀️
+71°F
27 December
☁️
+71°F
28 December
☀️
+68°F
29 December
☀️
+68°F
30 December
☀️
+68°F
31 December
☀️
+68°F
In December 2023 Lanzarote had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lanzarote climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+66°F) and the highest in 2022 (+72°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lanzarote in December:

Is December a good time to visit Lanzarote?

December 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 December?

December 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!

Is Lanzarote rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Lanzarote in December?

The amount of sunny days in Lanzarote during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

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, 2022.

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.