What is the best time to visit Lanzarote?

When is the best time to visit Lanzarote? They say that the best months to visit the island are April, May, June, September and October. Mainly, because the weather in Lanzarote at that time is very pleasant, but also because you have more hours of sunshine to make the most of the trip.



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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.

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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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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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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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The windiest months in Lanzarote tend to be in July and August followed by April to June. The winds tend to die down a little in september. Daytime temperatures rarely rise above 32°C during the summer months.

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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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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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The weather in Lanzarote is enviable and you can enjoy it almost anywhere on the island. Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen… All of them are locations where the weather is good all year round.

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Swimwear as well as shorts and t shirts will be fine for the day but you will need a fleece or light jacket for the evenings and a waterproof.

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Lovers of sea swimming will enjoy a dip throughout the winter months in Lanzarote. In November and December when the water holds onto some of the summer warmth at around 20 degrees C. In January and February, the water may be a little more bracing at around 18 degrees C, but on a sunny day is very refreshing.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, €42 ($45) on meals for one day and €40 ($42) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Lanzarote for a couple is €189 ($200). So, a trip to Lanzarote for two people for one week costs on average €2,256 ($2,385).

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But in the case of the Canary Islands, the challenge goes further. In addition to the pollutants emitted by our cars, ships and electric power stations, the islands are exposed to uncontrollable desert dust from the Sahara. Air pollution is responsible for some seven million deaths a year worldwide.

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The average high temperature in Lanzarote during October is 27ºC, so you can look forward to chilling out in your beach gear during the day. Things stay pleasant in the evening, with night temperatures only falling to around 18ºC, so you won't want to take up too much space in your suitcase with warm clothes.

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December is the ideal time to visit Lanzarote if you want to escape the cold, blustery conditions back home and soak up six hours of daily Canary Islands' sunshine. And with an average sea temperature of 20°C, it's warm enough for swimming in the sea.

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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. You should pack a warmer jumper for the evenings as things can get a bit cool, with temperatures dropping to around 14ºC at night.

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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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If you want the best beaches, Lanzarote needs to be the top choice since it is often considered the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. Yet, if you seek excursions, waterparks and diverse landscapes, then Tenerife is the ticket.

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The Canaries' Best Beaches
  • Lanzarote. Lovers of all things sun, sand and sea will find beach paradise in Lanzarote! ...
  • Tenerife. Wide golden arcs add a heavenly holiday spark when it comes to Tenerife's beaches. ...
  • Gran Canaria. ...
  • Fuerteventura.


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