The best months to visit Lanzarote are April, May, June, September and October, when average highs sit comfortably between 21.2 °C in April and 25.5 °C in September and rain is rare — May sees just 2 rain days and June only 1. July and August are hotter and busier with school-holiday crowds, so they fall into peak season. Winter stays mild and quiet, with January highs of 18.8 °C and only 2 rain days, making it a calm, low-season alternative.
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Lanzarote month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sunshine | Days ≥30 °C | Sea | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.8 °C | 13.1 °C | 2 | ●●●●● | – | 20 °C | ●●●●● |
| February | 19.3 °C | 13.1 °C | 4 | ●●●●● | – | 19 °C | ●●●●● |
| March | 20 °C | 13.5 °C | 4 | ●●●●● | – | 19 °C | ●●●●● |
| April | 21.2 °C | 14.6 °C | 3 | ●●●●● | 1 | 20 °C | ●●●●● |
| May | 22.1 °C | 15.7 °C | 2 | ●●●●● | – | 21 °C | ●●●●● |
| June | 23.5 °C | 17.4 °C | 1 | ●●●●● | 1 | 22 °C | ●●●●● |
| July | 24.8 °C | 18.6 °C | 0 | ●●●●● | 2 | 23 °C | ●●●●● |
| August | 26.2 °C | 19.5 °C | 0 | ●●●●● | 3 | 23 °C | ●●●●● |
| September | 25.5 °C | 19.1 °C | 1 | ●●●●● | 1 | 23 °C | ●●●●● |
| October | 24.8 °C | 18.2 °C | 2 | ●●●●● | 2 | 23 °C | ●●●●● |
| November | 22.3 °C | 16.2 °C | 3 | ●●●●● | 1 | 22 °C | ●●●●● |
| December | 19.7 °C | 14.1 °C | 2 | ●●●●● | – | 21 °C | ●●●●● |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates. Sunshine is shown relative to the city's own year (modelled data overstates absolute hours).Heat and sea: days with a high of 30 °C or more are averaged over 2016–2025 (ERA5); sea-surface temperature is the monthly mean 2022–2025 at the nearest open-sea grid point within about 20 km (Open-Meteo Marine).Crowds:Relative to an average month in the same region (Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by NUTS 2 region and month) — a measure of season, not of how crowded one city is compared with another. Busiest month August, quietest May; NUTS 2 region ES70, 2022–2025, Eurostat.
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When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Ideal for exploring Timanfaya and the coast in comfortable warmth.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is a sweet spot; July–August suit beach lovers who don't mind crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Sea is at its warmest and skies stay bright — excellent all round.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Great for walkers and sun-seekers escaping colder climates, if you skip swimming.
Notable events
- February
- Carnival of Lanzarote (Arrecife)
- March or April
- Semana Santa (Holy Week)
- August
- Fiestas de San Ginés (Arrecife patron saint)
- January
- Día de los Reyes (Three Kings)
Frequently asked
Is Lanzarote too hot in August?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26.2 °C and 0 rain days. It's hot but manageable thanks to Atlantic breezes — the main drawback is crowds and peak prices, not the heat.
What is the rainiest month in Lanzarote?
Rain is scarce year-round. February and March see the most, each with 4 rain days, while July and August have 0. Even the wettest months stay largely dry.
Is winter worth visiting Lanzarote?
Yes, if you want mild warmth over swimming weather. December highs reach 19.7 °C and January 18.8 °C with just 2 rain days, though December is the least sunny month. It's quiet and good for hiking Timanfaya.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Lanzarote — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.