Lanzarote Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lanzarote, Spain in January.

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Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Famara Costa Teguise

Planning a trip to Lanzarote, Spain this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lanzarote in January

Lanzarote, Spain is a region in Spain. January in Lanzarote generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Puerto del Carmen.

To explore the conditions in Lanzarote, Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 15 mm (0.6 in) in Puerto del Carmen.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Puerto del Carmen sees close to 204 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Lanzarote by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lanzarote — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto del Carmen)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March19°C (66°F) April20°C (68°F) May21°C (70°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November22°C (72°F) December21°C (70°F)
Best Time to Visit Lanzarote →

Best Places to Visit in Lanzarote in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lanzarote.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lanzarote

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Lanzarote, Spain?

Temperature range in Lanzarote (January)

Precipitation variation in Lanzarote (January)

Puerto del Carmen

In January Puerto del Carmen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
204 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto del Carmen →

Playa Blanca

In January Playa Blanca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
204 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa Blanca →

Famara

In January Famara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
204 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Famara →

Costa Teguise

In January Costa Teguise generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
204 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Costa Teguise →

Caleta de Sebo

In January Caleta de Sebo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
204 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Caleta de Sebo →

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In our records: Spain January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Spain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Spain dropped to -12°C (10°F) in Madrid on January 12, 2021.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Spain was -3°C (27°F) in San Sebastián on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lanzarote in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto del Carmen 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Playa Blanca 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Famara 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Costa Teguise 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Caleta de Sebo 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Arrieta 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Lanzarote weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lanzarote, Spain in January?

Lanzarote, Spain typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto del Carmen average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lanzarote, Spain in January?

In Puerto del Carmen, the average daytime high in January is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Lanzarote, Spain get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Puerto del Carmen averages just 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Lanzarote, Spain.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lanzarote, Spain?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Lanzarote, Spain with overall perfect weather in Puerto del Carmen. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Lanzarote, Spain is in with generally perfect weather in Puerto del Carmen.

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