The island of Lanzarote, the most north-eastern of the Canary Islands, has a
, which blow constantly throughout the year, from the northeast, especially in the afternoon. The waves generated by these winds are particularly appreciated by surfers.
in Lanzarote are very mild, spring-like for much of the year: during the day, they range from 21 °C (70 °F) in January and February to 29 °C (84 °F) in August and September.
Temperatures generally tends to stay around the average, however, from December to March, there can be some
, with highs below 20 °C (68 °F). On the coldest days of the year, which typically occur in February, the temperature typically drops to 10/11 °C (50/52 °F) at night, while the maximum remains around 17/18 °C (63/64 °F). The coldest record is 7.5 °C (45.5 °F), recorded in February 2018.
from Africa can sometimes blow, which can reduce visibility by carrying dust or sand from the desert, and brings abnormally high temperatures, which usually lasts three or four days; this phenomenon has become more frequent in recent years due to global warming. Together with Fuerteventura, Lanzarote is particularly exposed to these hot winds. The heat record is 43.5 °C (110 °F), recorded in August 1980. In July 2004 and August 2010, the temperature reached 43 °C (109.5 °F), while in 2015, it reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) in May and 37 °C (98.5 °F) in October.
amounts to less than 150 millimeters (6 inches) per year. Rain occurs when low pressure systems reach the island in the period from October to March, while in summer, it basically never rains.
Unlike other islands of the archipelago, in the interior of Lanzarote, there are no mountains high enough to cause a substantial increase in precipitation. However, at the highest point of the Famara massif, 670 meters (2,200 feet) above sea level, where the military station and the
are found, the landscape is a bit greener, mist and fog can form quite often, and there are terraced fields.
in Lanzarote shines all year round, however, in addition to the low pressure systems that can pass over the island from October to March, in summer, cloud banks can form on the Atlantic Ocean and reach the island. On the northern coast, and especially on the hill slopes exposed to the north, local clouds and mists can form. The south coast is therefore the sunniest one.
in Lanzarote is cool because of the cold sea current, called Canary Current, which flows in the ocean to the west of Morocco: the sea temperature goes from 18 °C (64 °F) in February and March to 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in September and October. So, basically you can try to swim also in winter, at least if you are not sensitive to cold, while in summer, the sea is still a bit cool.
, about 600 meters (2,000 feet) high, while in the west, in the Timanfaya National Park, we find the
(Fire Mountains), where the landscape is lunar and characterized by craters, calderas, geysers, caves (
), and soil made of volcanic rock, where tourists can go on excursions by dromedary.
North of Lanzarote, we find the Chinijo Archipelago, made up of small islands (Montaña Clara, Alegranza and La Graciosa) and islets (Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste).
to visit Lanzarote for a beach holiday and for surfing is from May to mid-October, though you can go all year round because of its mild climate. For the low rainfall, however, after all, the island lends itself to these activities also in the second half of October and in November, when the sea is still relatively warm, although the first Atlantic depressions can affect this area, bringing some cloudiness and some rain, which can happen also in winter. On the other hand, in autumn and winter, in periods of bad weather, the south wind can generate high waves, which can be appreciated by surfers.
In winter there is often the sun and temperatures are pleasant, but it is not always warm enough to go to the beach, in addition, there may be periods with clouds and rain, although they are quite rare.
In winter: bring light clothes for the day, a sweater and a jacket for the evening, and possibly a raincoat or umbrella.
In summer: bring summer clothes, but also a scarf for the wind, a light sweatshirt, a light jacket for the evening and for windy afternoons; comfortable shoes for hiking.
The following weather data was recorded at the airport, which is located on the south-east coast, a short distance from
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
21 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.2 °C in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
14.4 °C and a maximum of
21.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.6 °C in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
29.6 °C in February 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
15.2 °C and a maximum of
22.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
10.3 °C in March 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
30.5 °C in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
20.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.9 °C, with a minimum of
16.1 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.1 °C in April 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
36.3 °C in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
22.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
25.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
12.7 °C in May 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
42.6 °C in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
22.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
19.2 °C and a maximum of
26.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
14.7 °C in June 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
40.7 °C in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
24.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
20.7 °C and a maximum of
28.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
17.6 °C in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
42.9 °C in July 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
30 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.5 °C, with a minimum of
21.5 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
17.5 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
42.9 °C in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
27.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
21.1 °C and a maximum of
28.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.7 °C in September 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.3 °C, with a minimum of
19.7 °C and a maximum of
26.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
14.9 °C in October 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
37.3 °C in October 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.9 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
12.4 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
34.2 °C in November 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
22 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
11.4 °C in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
27.5 °C in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.