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Best time to go to Lanzarote

When is the best time to go to Lanzarote, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?

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.
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 September, October, December 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:

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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, %
697069686870717173727071
Rain, mm
161410410004101418
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
445555765444
Sunny Days
1091088913141110911
Cloud Days
191720222321181719202018
Rainy Days
221000000112
Snowy Days
000000000000

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.

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, 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.