Lanzarote Weather

Lanzarote enjoys a mild, dry subtropical climate year-round, with average daytime highs ranging from 21°C in winter to 29°C in summer. The live forecast above gives the current conditions, but for most visitors the key takeaway is that it is reliably warmer and sunnier than the UK, even in December.

What is the weather in Lanzarote really like by month?

Lanzarote’s weather is defined by its location off the coast of North Africa. The island sees very little rainfall — most of it falls between November and February, with an average of just 16 mm per month. Summer (June to September) is consistently hot, dry, and often breezy. Winter (December to February) is mild, with daytime highs around 21–23°C and cooler evenings. For a detailed month-by-month breakdown, see our guide to Gran Canaria weather for a comparison, as the Canary Islands share similar patterns.

What about specific areas like Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca?

The south and west coasts — including lanzarote weather playa blanca and lanzarote weather puerto del carmen — tend to be slightly warmer and sunnier than the north, due to shelter from the trade winds. The north, near Famara, can be cloudier and windier. If you are looking at weather in lanzarote 10 days, the south usually offers the most reliable sunshine. For longer planning, lanzarote weather 14 days and lanzarote weather 15 days forecasts are available from the live data above. Extended outlooks, such as lanzarote weather 30 days, are less reliable but generally indicate a continuation of the same stable pattern.