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!
What is certain, though, is that the nights on Lanzarote in December are comparatively cold, with the mercury hovering at around 14°C (57.2°F) and below.
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.
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.
December. The sun now quite low in the sky but still strong enough to get a good tan. With an average of 6 hours of sun a day, you should achieve that unless you are unlucky and have a rather cloudy week.
Can you sunbathe in Lanzarote in December? In December you can usually still enjoy most days on the beach, lay in the sun and get a bit of colour on your skin.
And if you wonder which is the warmest side of Lanzarote, the answer is always south. Head to the southern part of the island for warmer weather as coasts are sheltered from the winds. Contrarily, the northern part of Lanzarote is usually a bit colder and cloudier due to the trade winds.
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.
Temperatures in Lanzarote in OctoberThe average high temperature in October in Lanzarote is around 27°C, while at night you can expect temperatures of around 19-20°C. At night you might need a cardi or a jacket, so be sure to bring one with you.
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.
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.
Lanzarote is situated to the the north (above) the equator and we sit directly in the area where the wind is blowing steadily from the north east. This wind blows all year around, although the speed varies from time to time.
La Palma - best for jaw-dropping sceneryIt's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.