Lanzarote Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Lanzarote sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly pleasant at the low end.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Lanzarote experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 16°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lanzarote sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 121 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives low rainfall, averaging 23 mm of precipitation, recorded across 4 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 2 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lanzarote Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Lanzarote varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.0 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lanzarote.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 72%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lanzarote in Canary Islands
During the months of February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 23 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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