Does it rain in December in Lanzarote?

Usually in December in Lanzarote the island gets its fair share of rain, meaning that this month is probably the one with the rainiest days out of the entire year. But if you're planning on spending Christmas in Lanzarote, don't be put off by this fact.



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There is a 62% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 38% chance of seeing some clouds, with on average 2mm of rainfall this month.

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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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One of the top reasons you must visit Lanzarote in December is to take advantage of the mild weather when you can get out and enjoy all the island offers. From the incredible Timanfaya National Park to the island's best wineries, you'll be inundated with activities to undertake on the island.

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Thanks to it's location and proximity to the equator, Lanzarote is a year round holiday destination and the weather during the festive period is usually pretty good with temperatures averaging around 18 degrees at their lowest point in December.

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November and December One thing that always, always happens, is that Christmas day is hot and sunny. Bizarre, but true. Swimwear as well as shorts and t shirts will be fine for the day but you will need a fleece or light jacket for the evenings and a waterproof.

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Lanzarote is a year-round tourist destination, so yes, December is a good time to visit. Everything will be open and functioning, from hotels to restaurants, bars and attractions.

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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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Average monthly temperatures For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Lanzarote is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.

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Which is the driest island in winter? The areas of Puerto Mogan in Gran Canaria and Gran Tarajal in Fuerteventura are some of the driest areas in the Canary Islands in winter.

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Climate in Lanzarote in December This is, however, regarded as the wettest month relatively on the island, particularly on the north coast, so expect some cloudy conditions. There will still be an average of 196 hours of sunshine for the month though, so no need to fear for your holiday suntan prospects.

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Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.

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Sea temperature in December in Lanzarote The water temperature is usually warm enough for you to swim and we have been in the water in December, as well as in January and it was ok - not super warm like in the summer, but warm enough to still enjoy it.

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Mid December In the middle of winter the sun rises at 0740 and sets at 1759 making the day 10 hours and 18 minutes long. As you can see, the difference between the middle of summer (14 hours) and the middle of winter (10 hours and 18 minutes) is only 3 hours and 42 minutes, so the daylight hours are pretty consistent.

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The Canary Islands are one of the best winter destinations in Europe, primarily because they have year-round warm temperatures. That's right, if you're freezing at home and want to escape somewhere for a week or two of sunshine, Lanzarote is perfect for you in December, January or February.

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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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For the rest, if we consider that by this time the cold weather and precipitation take over the main cities of the European continent, traveling to Gran Canaria in December will offer you an absolutely warm and unquestionably pleasant end of the year.

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Lanzarote is a year round holiday destination so when you visit during the Christmas and New Year periods you can expect to find everything open as normal. This includes the beaches and all attractions and activities.

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You can wear beach wear, shorts and flip flops on most days but you will want a light cardigan, jacket or fleece for some days and you will need trousers and a couple of layers for the evenings.

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