With such a pleasant climate and such an attractive tourist wealth, enjoying Lanzarote in winter is a privilege. In addition, there are fewer crowds than in the hot months, so you can take advantage of the charm of the place even more.
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Lanzarote weather in AugustAugust is the hottest month but also the busiest time on the island. Air temperatures sometimes rise above 30 ºC but sea temperatures of 22 ºC are not as hot as the Mediterranean and probably more refreshing.
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.
Being a Canary Island, Lanzarote has an average temperature of around 20 degrees in the winter. Daytime temperatures can even reach up to 25 on particularly hot days! The island has 6-11 sunshine hours every day.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Generally, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best weekdays to fly. Thursday is a bit more expensive but still reasonable. Saturday is usually the cheapest weekend day to fly. That does not mean you cannot find great flight prices on the other days of the week.
Sea temperature in December in LanzaroteThe 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.
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.