Is Lanzarote hot all year round?

Lanzarote lies North of the equator close to the North African coast and benefits from dry, warm but usually comfortable weather throughout the year. With average highs of 29℃ in August, even in the cooler months of January and February highs reach a comfortable average of 21℃. Average night temperatures rarely dip much lower than 14℃ even in the cooler months. With a desert like climate, Lanzarote sees little rain throughout the year, even the wetter months between November to February rarely see more than 3-4 days rain whilst other months may see between 1-2 days rain. The summer months rarely see any rain.

So is Lanzarote hot all year round? Lanzarote benefits from warm weather throughout the year, the summer months bring hot but not usually uncomfortably hot temperatures whilst the winter months also offer plenty of sun to make it a great location for a summers holiday and equally one of the best destinations for a winter sun holiday. With evening temperatures rarely dipping below 14℃, comfortable evening walks and outdoor meals are also a possibility.

Whats the best month to visit Lanzarote?

The best month to visit Lanzarote depends on what you are looking for, the island benefits from dry, warm to hot weather all year round - the hottest month is usually August with average highs around 29℃, July and September also see similarly warm average highs of 28℃. Sunshine hours tend to be longer between May and August, whilst peak sea temperatures occur around August to October (at around 22℃). July and August tend to see the windiest conditions on the island but with the likely higher temperatures, the breeze often provides a welcome relief. Rainfall is unlikely between May and September. So, taking into account the absolute best weather and peak tourist time, August would be just about the best month to visit Lanzarote, but if you fancy some Christmas sunshine, December still sees average highs at 22℃ with around 6 hours of sunshine hours and sea temperatures will likely be around 20℃. If you fancy some sunshine to get over the January blues, again sunshine hours are likely to be around 7 hours a day with average high temperatures at a comfortable 21℃. The winter months Nov-February do tend to be Lanzarotes wettest months but even in these months there are usually plenty of dry days too so for the peak of the hot weather, August would be the best month to visit Lanzarote whilst the warm and usually dry weather all year round make Lanzarote one of the best and closest winter sun destinations to visit too. Whats the hottest month on Lanzarote? How hot is Lanzarote? Average high temperatures range from 21-29℃ throughout the year on Lanzarote making it comfortable whatever time of year you visit but the hottest month tends to be in August where average highs reach 29℃ whilst July and September also see average highs of 28℃. The Calima which can happen at any time of year can bring extreme temperatures around 40℃ to the island.

Whats the coldest month on Lanzarote?

The coldest months on Lanzarote tend to be January and February when temperatures see average highs of 21℃ and lows of 14℃. Temperatures warm to average highs of 23℃ in March and upto 29℃ in August before starting to fall again. By November, average highs have dipped to around 24℃ and 22℃ in December.

What months see the most sun on Lanzarote?

The longest days of sunshine hours on Lanzarote tend to be between May and August with an average of around 9-10 hours of sun per day. The shortest days of sunshine tend to between December and February where you will likely see 6-7 hours of sun per day, the other months tend to see between 7 and 8 hours per day.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in January?

The Lanzarote weather in January sees average highs of 21℃ and lows of 14℃, this being one of the cooler months in Lanzarote. Sea temperatures will likely be around 19℃ and January tends to be one of the wettest months on the island with around 4 days a month seeing rainfall. January usually sees around 7 hours of sun per day. With average highs around 21℃, the island is one of the best places for somewhere to visit in winter. The cooler January evenings mean a jacket may make the evening a little more comfortable.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in February?

February Lanzarote weather tends to be much the same as January, again making it one of the more popular winter sun destinations at this time of year when its probably still freezing at home. Temperatures will likely hit the low 20s whilst lows tend to be around 14℃. February is amongst the wetter months with rainfall on average around 4 days per month. Sea temperatures are usually at their coolest this time of year dipping to around 18℃ and like January, the average day is likely to experience around 7 hours of sunshine. Again an extra layer will make those cooler Lanzarote evenings more comfortable.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in March?

As we head into spring, the Lanzarote weather in March starts to get warmer and average highs are around 23℃, lows can still be quite cool with average lows around 16℃ so cooler evenings may still be more comfortable with an extra layer. March tends to be drier than the first couple of months of the year and you will likely see only 1-2 days of rain in this month. Sea temperatures tend to still be around 18-19℃ and this month you will likely see around 7 hours of sunshine each day.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in April?

Much like March, the weather in April in Lanzarote makes it a great place to get some sun, average highs reach 24℃ in April whilst the evenings can still cool with lows around 16. Rainfall tends to be 1-2 days per month and sea temperatures remain around 19℃. Sunshine hours tend to be a little longer in April with averages rising to around 8 hours per day. Temperatures in April make a holiday to Lanzarote in April very comfortable.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in May?

As we head towards summer, the weather in May in Lanzarote continues to get warmer and May sees average high temperatures around 25℃ with lows around 17℃, the sea temperature also starts to warm hitting around 20℃ now and May will likely see very little if any rainy days. Not only does it get hotter in Lanzarote in May, , the hours of sunshine are also usually at a peak with around 9 hours of sunshine each day.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in June?

The weather in June in Lanzarote sees temperatures rise further with average highs of 26℃ and lows a comfortable 19℃. The island likely will see no rain in these summer months whilst basking in warm sunshine hours of around 9 hours per day. The sea temperatures start to rise too to around 21℃ in June.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in July

Getting into the height of summer, the weather in July in Lanzarote sees average highs just short of the peak at around 28℃ whilst evenings are a comfortable 20℃ too. You would be unlucky to see any rain in the summer months and the sea temperatures are at a nice 22℃. Lanzarote is a windy island and July generally sees the strongest winds but this brings some refreshment from the hot summers temperatures. As with June, sunshine hours are still at the peak with around 9 hours each day.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in August?

The weather in August in Lanzarote is as you would expect at the peak the summer, temperatures see average highs of 29℃, usually giving the highest temperatures of the year with around 9 hours of sunshine each day and no rain. Sea temperatures peak at around 23℃ and whilst the winds are still fairly strong in August, they will bring some relief from the hot sun.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in September?

The weather in September in Lanzarote sees temperatures remaining high with averages still hitting 28℃ whilst average evening remain in the low 20s - still a warm 21℃. Sea temperatures remain at a peak around 23℃ and whilst September may see slight rainfall, you'd be unlucky to see a lot of rain. Days do start shorterning a little and you can expect to see around 8 hours of sunshine in September.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in October?

Even into October, the weather in Lanzarote continues to see plenty of warm sun with temperatures here remaining around 27℃ and dropping to around 19℃ in the evenings. Sea temperatures remain warm at around 23℃ but there is an increased chance of rain in Lanzarote in October with an average of 1-2 days rainfall in the month. Sunshine hours drop to around 7 hours per day in October as the days start to get shorter but thats still plenty of sun to enjoy as we head towards winter.

Whats the weather like Lanzarote in November?

Back home, temperatures have really started to dip in November as we head into winter but the weather in November in Lanzarote sees temperatures still hitting those warm mid 20s with an average of 24℃ and evening lows around 17℃ meaning an extra layer may make the evenings more comfortable. You can expect around 7 hours of sun per day but rainfall does become more frequent as we head into these wetter months with around 3-4 days per month on average. The sea temperatures remain fairly warm in the 20s making Lanzarote a great place to escape the winter back home.

Whats the weather like in Lanzarote in December?

Winter on Lanzarote still sees high temperatures average around 22℃ and evening lows at 15 making it the ideal winter sun destination for before or after Christmas. December tends to be the wettest month on Lanzarote with an average of 4 days rain through the month and around 6 hours of sunshine. It may be one of the cooler months on Lanzarote but its still comfortably warmer than winter back home which makes a holiday to Lanzarote in December perfect to grab some winter sun.

Whats the Calima?

When is it hottest in Lanzarote? The highest temperatures on the island occur during the Calima - a phenomenon that can occur at any time of year. The Calima occurs when winds blow sands and insects across the ocean the nearby Sahara desert. Lasting anywhere between a few hours and a few days, the Calima brings temperatures upto the 40s and covers everything on the island in a coating of Saharan desert sand.