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Where is hotter Lanzarote or Tenerife?

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. 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. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

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Tons of fun in Tenerife… Attracting over 10 million visitors a year, it's definitely no surprise that the largest of the Canaries is also the most popular. Tenerife is renowned for its all-inclusive resorts, beaches and lively clubbing scene. But beyond the tourist enclave is a world you'd never know existed.

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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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While both islands have similar prices for most things, hotels can be a little higher in Lanzarote, and you can get better all-inclusive deals in Tenerife since the coastline is built up with holiday resorts.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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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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Although there is more cloud in winter than in summer, southern and western resorts often enjoy warm, cloudless days at any time of year.

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The highest recorded temperature in the Canary Islands in November was 34.5ºC (94.1ºF) in 2015, on Lanzarote. The temperature registered in November was 8.6ºC (47.5ºF) in 1978, in the mountains of Tenerife. The peak of Mount Teide in Tenerife is the highest point in all of Spain.

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In February, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria enjoy average temperatures of 18°C, with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife is slightly cooler at this time of the year, with an average temperature of 16°C. If you want to swim in the sea, the water is still a reasonably cool 18°C.

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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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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.

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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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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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