The calima is a hot and oppresive wind and occurs when there is high pressure over The Sahara, which in turn drives a southerly wind towards Lanzarote, bringing Saharan temperatures and sand with it.
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The predominant wind direction is N-NE and it is most concentrated and fastest during the summer months when the trade winds are at their most intense, with the average annual wind speed varying between 5 and 7 m/s.
One of the fundamental facts that improve the climatic conditions in the Canary Islands are the trade winds, which are the central topic of this text. The trade winds are generated in both Polar Regions. These draughts descend to the temperate regions.
Due to the lack of geographical barriers and the influence both of trade winds and sea breezes, the wind is a characteristic factor in Lanzarote in particular. The wind is also almost always blowing throughout the entire year, giving rise to the agricultural practices characteristic of the island.
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.
We're smack in the trade wind zone, which means we generally have a breeze blowing from the north. It means that despite our proximity to The Sahara, we don't often see temperatures in the 40's here, apart from the odd few days when the trades do die off.
In other words, if you visit Spain for a short period of time without having a residence permit, whether your country of origin required you to apply for a tourist visa or not, you can stay for a maximum of 90 days before you actually have to leave or obtain a legal residence permit.
Lanzarote is known for its volcanic landscape, stunning beaches, and unique architecture that reflects the artistic vision of César Manrique, a renowned Spanish artist, architect and famous son of Lanzarote.
The formal name of the inhabitants is “lanzaroteño/a”, although the name “conejero/a” is used colloquially. The name “conejero” derives from a term used by the inhabitants of Puerto de la Cruz (island of Tenerife), this is due to the fact that the merchants of Lanzarote traded on this island with rabbit skins.
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.
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.
The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, when temperatures are between 13 and 22 degrees, with an average temperature of 19 degrees - so not very cold at all!
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).
The north is usually windier, cloudier and has a little more rain due to the moist trade winds. The southern part is drier, hotter and enjoys as much as 2,500 sunshine hours annually. Central Lanzarote, located between the windier north and the sunnier south, can be said to have the most moderate climate on the island.