Does it ever rain in Lanzarote?

Lanzarote has a low annual rainfall of 125 – 150 mm per year, the winter months of November through to March are the wettest. Typically the rain will fall suddenly and then the sun will come out after, its still warm enough to enjoy the beaches and swimming pools all year round.



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The wettest month is December with an average of 29mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 22°C (72°F).

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Lanzarote has a low annual rainfall of 125 – 150 mm per year, the winter months of November through to March are the wettest.

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Unlike the majority of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote doesn't have any high mountains, meaning that there are distinctly fewer clouds than in other parts of the archipelago – which is why Lanzarote is the second sunniest island in the Canaries after Fuerteventura, with the two islands seeing a combined rainfall of less ...

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But in the case of the Canary Islands, the challenge goes further. In addition to the pollutants emitted by our cars, ships and electric power stations, the islands are exposed to uncontrollable desert dust from the Sahara. Air pollution is responsible for some seven million deaths a year worldwide.

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Although there is more cloud in winter than in summer, southern and western resorts often enjoy warm, cloudless days at any time of year.

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Lanzarote has a sub tropical climate with hot summers and very mild winters usually with year round sunshine.

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The average temperature during the day is 20 - 21°C, while at night you can expect temperatures of around 14°C. Although you might need a light jacket or cardigan at night.

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The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, when temperatures are between 13 and 22 degrees, with an average temperature of 19 degrees - so not very cold at all!

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The trade winds, constant winds that blow from the polar zones of the two hemispheres to the equatorial zones, and the absence of mountains on the island mean that there are practically no rainy days in Lanzarote.

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Wear a sun hat to protect the top of your head, the back of your neck and your face from the sun. Limit the number of hours you spend in full sun, particularly between 11am and 3pm.

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Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands.

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Sometimes these hot winds are accompanied by dust picked up by the winds from the desert, bringing what's called a Calima. This makes for hazy skies and it can be quite unpleasant for a couple of days.

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The weather in Lanzarote varies across the island due to its two mountain ranges, and with the mountains blocking the majority of the trade winds from the northeast, the southern part of the island is typically drier and hotter than the northern region.

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I understand that the average temperatures for Lanzarote and Tenerife in the winter months are about the same, and are warmer than the other islands, but Lanzarote is windy. That wind is generally from the NE so it feels much cooler.

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Snow is something very unusual and rare for Lanzarote, so it's not a real threat for a potential winter holiday here.

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Lovers of sea swimming will enjoy a dip throughout the winter months in Lanzarote. In November and December when the water holds onto some of the summer warmth at around 20 degrees C. In January and February, the water may be a little more bracing at around 18 degrees C, but on a sunny day is very refreshing.

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If you don't want to drive, the island has an extensive transportation network that will allow you to move by bus through the main tourist attractions in Lanzarote.

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