Lanzarote Weather in May

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

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Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Famara Costa Teguise

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

What to Expect in Lanzarote in May

Lanzarote, Spain is a region in Spain. May in Lanzarote generally has pleasant temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Puerto del Carmen.

For specific regional insights in Lanzarote, Spain, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.8 mm (0.1 in) in Puerto del Carmen.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Puerto del Carmen gets approximately 290 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in Lanzarote in May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Lanzarote, Spain?

Temperature range in Lanzarote (May)

Precipitation variation in Lanzarote (May)

Puerto del Carmen

In May Puerto del Carmen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
290 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto del Carmen →

Playa Blanca

In May Playa Blanca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
290 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa Blanca →

Famara

In May Famara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
290 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Famara →

Costa Teguise

In May Costa Teguise generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
290 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Costa Teguise →

Caleta de Sebo

In May Caleta de Sebo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
290 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto del Carmen 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Playa Blanca 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Famara 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Costa Teguise 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Caleta de Sebo 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Arrieta 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)

Lanzarote weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Lanzarote, Spain typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto del Carmen average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Lanzarote, Spain during May range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Puerto del Carmen.

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

May is on the drier side in Lanzarote, Spain. Puerto del Carmen averages only about 3.8 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lanzarote, Spain?

In our opinion, May 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.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Puerto del Carmen.

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