In general the best time to visit Lanzarote is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
In August the weather is great. There are an average of 14 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +70°F to +72°F.
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during September.
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
+70°F
+72°F
+72°F
+75°F
+73°F
+75°F
+79°F
+81°F
+77°F
+81°F
+77°F
+72°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+63°F
+63°F
+63°F
+64°F
+66°F
+68°F
+70°F
+72°F
+72°F
+72°F
+68°F
+66°F
Minimum Temperature
+52°F
+52°F
+54°F
+57°F
+57°F
+61°F
+63°F
+64°F
+66°F
+61°F
+57°F
+55°F
Humidity, %
69
70
69
68
68
70
71
71
73
72
70
71
Rain, mm
16
14
10
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
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
Sunny Days
10
9
10
8
8
9
13
14
11
10
9
11
Cloud Days
19
17
20
22
23
21
18
17
19
20
20
18
Rainy Days
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
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 +72°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +61°F.
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 73%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 68%.
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 2 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 +72°F.
What is the coldest month in Lanzarote?
The coldest month in Lanzarote is January with minimum temperatures of +61°F.
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 +72°F and 10 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.
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.