Is Lanzarote good for winter sun?

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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Temperatures on Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands rarely fall below 70 degrees Fahrenheit and offer a nice warm boost in winter, making the Canaries a favorite winter destination for frost-bitten Europeans.

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North easterly winds and the Canary Current will keep you cool, while Lanzarote's quite small and flat so there's not much difference in weather around the island. The average high temperature in Lanzarote is 22ºC in December, which is perfectly warm enough to relax on the beach and enjoy the winter sun.

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Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the warmest islands in the Canaries during the months of December, January and February. What you need to keep in mind is that those temperatures refer only to the weather in Tenerife South and also the south of Gran Canaria.

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All of our villas are located in and around the resort of Playa Blanca and this is the warmest part of the island. Playa Blanca sits right at the southern tip of Lanzarote and even though the island is small, there's a marked difference in temperatures between north and south, especially during the winter months.

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Usually you will be able to sunbathe in January in Lanzarote, so it is a perfect escape for some winter sun. 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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Gran Canaria has the warmest Christmas weather of the Canary Islands, with an average temperature of 23ºC and 6 hours of complete sunshine! Sunny weather in the Canary Islands at Christmas, along with all the festive goodies?

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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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Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are also great options for a winter sun holiday and the differences in temperature and weather between the north and south of the island are not as striking as in the case of Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

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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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It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 23 C and the average daily minimum is 15 C.

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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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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.

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I must say that, even though Lanzarote has less rain than the south of Tenerife (on average), Tenerife will most probable have more sun hours (and slightly higher temperatures), especially in winter...

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Is Lanzarote Windy? For most of the year Lanzarote is quite a windy island. In the summer this can be a blessing as it helps to give a cooler feel to the hot summer temperatures, although sometimes it can be a bit of a pain with dust and sand blowing around.

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Playa Blanca enjoys more sunshine and higher temperatures than the rest of the island, which is why it has become such as popular tourist hotspot.

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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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Lanzarote is, basically, hot all year round, with temperatures starting off the year around 20°C in Jan or Feb, rising beautifully to the high 20s in spring, and around 30°C in Jun-July. Although you get a soothing coastal breeze, it remains in the high 20s throughout the autumn, with the sea staying warm then too.

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If you mean beach and sun, the long beaches of Gran Canaria may be what you are looking for; if, on the contrary, you prefer an island with a beach but also with many other plans to do, Lanzarote may be your ideal destination.

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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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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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Lanzarote Climate and Weather January is the coldest month with temperatures averaging between 57°F (14°C) and 68°F (20°C), and August is the hottest month, when temperatures rarely drop below 70°F (21°C) and peak around 84°F (29°C).

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