Is Lanzarote good in winter?

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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Located just off the coast of North Africa, the Canary Islands including Lanzarote enjoy a warm and sunny climate year round. Winters here are warmer and milder than the UK or other northern European destinations. What is this? Nicknamed the “Island of Eternal Spring”, Lanzarote is technically a sub-tropical desert.

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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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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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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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Tenerife, the largest and most populated of the Canary Islands, has an eternal springtime climate that keeps visitors flocking to its shores year after year. As flights to the island generally tend to be cheaper during the winter months, it's one of the prime destinations for a winter holiday among many Europeans.

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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.

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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.

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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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What's the weather like in Lanzarote at Christmas? For Lanzarote, the temperatures at Christmas are a lot cooler than the summer and you can expect average temperatures of around 21 degrees in the day time and 14 degrees at night.

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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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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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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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As its name suggests, Fuerteventura (strong winds) is a windy island, making it ideal for surfers and windsurfers. The best wind season for water sports lovers is between June and October.

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Thanks to a subtropical climate and location just off the coast of Africa, Spain's Canary Islands offer the perfect wintertime escape for those in search of a little sun and sand.

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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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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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Where is the warmest place in Europe for a winter holiday? The hottest place in Europe in December is probably the Canary Islands. For a warm winter holiday in Europe, the Canary Islands in Spain offer a haven of sunshine and warmth.

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