Climate in Lanzarote — Annual Weather Overview
Lanzarote has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 26.6°C) and the coolest is January (19.3°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 7.3°C between the warmest and coolest months. Rainfall is very low at around 81mm a year — September sees the most at 16.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.1 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 21.9°C, 17mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 25.7°C, 4mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 24.9°C, 29mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 20.0°C, 30mm rain.
Lanzarote — Monthly Temperatures
Lanzarote — Monthly Rainfall
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Lanzarote weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3°C | 14.9°C | 9.5mm | 9.4h | 1 | 10/10 |
| February | 19.9°C | 14.8°C | 14.1mm | 10.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| March | 20.7°C | 15.3°C | 3.9mm | 11.3h | 1 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.9°C | 16.2°C | 8.1mm | 11.9h | 2 | 10/10 |
| May | 23.1°C | 17.4°C | 4.6mm | 12.7h | 1 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.5°C | 19.3°C | 3.8mm | 12.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| July | 26.0°C | 20.4°C | 0.4mm | 12.2h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 26.6°C | 21.1°C | 0.2mm | 11.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 26.2°C | 20.9°C | 16.8mm | 11.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| October | 25.5°C | 20.1°C | 2.5mm | 10.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| November | 23.0°C | 18.0°C | 9.9mm | 9.7h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December | 20.7°C | 16.3°C | 6.9mm | 9.5h | 2 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Lanzarote have?
Lanzarote has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 19.3°C in January to 26.6°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Lanzarote?
August is the hottest month in Lanzarote, with average highs of 26.6°C and lows of 21.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Lanzarote?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 19.3°C and lows of 14.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Lanzarote?
September is the wettest month, averaging 16.8mm of rainfall over around 2 rainy days.
How much rain does Lanzarote get per year?
Lanzarote receives around 81mm of rain per year. The driest month is August (0.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?
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