Lanzarote Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Lanzarote varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Lanzarote experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 16°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lanzarote has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 121 mm of rainfall annually. Lanzarote can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 23 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 2 mm of rainfall, spread across 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
Lanzarote experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.0 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 6.6 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. 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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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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