Island in Canary Islands, Spain
Lanzarote weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Lanzarote
Mild all year. Oct–May is sunny and warm; Dec–Feb is peak season. Summer is hot and dry with strong trade winds and calima dust.
Lanzarote weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan19°13 mm
- Feb19°18 mm
- Mar19°9 mm
- Apr20°5 mm
- May21°4 mm
- Jun22°1 mm
- Jul23°1 mm
- Aug24°3 mm
- Sep24°2 mm
- Oct24°16 mm
- Nov22°20 mm
- Dec20°17 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C66°F | 17°C62°F | 13 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| February | 19°C65°F | 16°C61°F | 18 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| March | 19°C66°F | 16°C62°F | 9 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| April | 20°C67°F | 17°C63°F | 5 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 21°C69°F | 18°C65°F | 4 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C72°F | 20°C67°F | 1 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C73°F | 21°C69°F | 1 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C75°F | 22°C71°F | 3 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C76°F | 22°C71°F | 2 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| October | 24°C75°F | 22°C71°F | 16 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| November | 22°C71°F | 20°C67°F | 20 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| December | 20°C68°F | 18°C64°F | 17 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Lanzarote?
Oct–May. Mild all year. Oct–May is sunny and warm; Dec–Feb is peak season. Summer is hot and dry with strong trade winds and calima dust.
When is the rainy season in Lanzarote?
Rain peaks in November with about 20 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Lanzarote?
September, with average highs of 24°C (76°F).
How cold does Lanzarote get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 16°C (61°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.