Canary Islands, annual weather averagesAugust is the hottest month in Lanzarote with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the coldest is January at 17°C (63°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in August. The wettest month is December with an average of 29mm of rain.
Average monthly temperaturesFor 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.
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.
Well, I'd say spend as much time here as you can but 4 days is the perfect amount of time to see all of Lanzarote's main sights and do a couple of fun activities. If you prefer your travel a little slower, want to soak up the atmosphere, find your favourite coffee shop, read a book on the beach…
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.
Average annual precipitation is below 150 mm. With regard to seasonal variation, it should be noted that the rainiest month is December, with the majority of annual precipitation occurring between the months of November and March, and practically zero rainfall between the months of June and August.
Through October sunrise around 07.50am and dark around 7.30pm. Though that will be different from the 26th October onwards as the clocks change in Lanzarote it will be dark around 6.10pm and light around 6.50am. Days feel well short after Oct 26th.
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.
The south of Tenerife and the south of Gran Canaria, especially Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan, are the sunniest places in the Canary Islands in the months of December, January and February. Which is the driest island in winter?
Lanzarote is blessed with all-year-round-sunshine making the winter months popular with European winter sun-seekers, you can expect the sun to shine on most days, with daily temperatures averaging 20°C (68°F) in January and 30°C (86ºF) in August.
As in the rest of Spain, in the Canary Islands the official language is Spanish. However, as in the majority of countries, there are many people who speak English, the second most spoken language, and many people also understand German.
Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland SpainOn average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.
Lanzarote is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The island offers a wide variety of activities such as hiking, cycling, and even paragliding. Visitors can also take part in water sports like windsurfing, kitesurfing, and scuba diving.