When can you swim in Lanzarote?

The best time for open water swimming in Lanzarote is during the summer months, when the water is warmest and the weather is generally sunny and calm. However, it is possible to swim year-round, as the water temperature rarely drops below 18°C even in winter.



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Sea temperature in November in Lanzarote With an average of 21.2°C / 70.2°F, it is still possible to swim in the ocean in November. However, this is the temperature at the water's surface, so it totally depends on what is the temperature outside and each person's tolerance and preference.

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During your holiday in Lanzarote, you can exercise by swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, a large natural pool available all year round. This also provides the opportunity to observe the island's marine fauna, making for a spectacular swimming experience surrounded by aquatic life.

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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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It's possible to swim in the sea at this time of year but it's generally a little too cool for most. The average sea temperature is 18 C.

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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. The sun now quite low in the sky but still strong enough to get a good tan. With an average of 6 hours of sun a day, you should achieve that unless you are unlucky and have a rather cloudy week.

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Playa la Francesa is essentially two stretches of demerara-sugar-soft sand, backed by volcanic rock and dunes. It's a south-facing beach – this means calm, swimmable waters – as well as an anchoring point for boats conducting day trips.

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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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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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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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The sea is warmer than you might expect for February and is comfortable for swimming.

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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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Well, I'd say spend as much time here as you can but 4 days is the perfect amount of time to see all of Lanzarote's main sights and do a couple of fun activities. If you prefer your travel a little slower, want to soak up the atmosphere, find your favourite coffee shop, read a book on the beach…

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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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