Weather in Lanzarote
With over 300 days of annual sunshine, Lanzarote attracts year round holidaymakers who come to bathe on the sun drenched beaches. Daytime temperatures during the summer months rarely venture below 25C and Lanzarote has one of the most consistently sunny climates of all the Canary Islands. Temperatures in Lanzarote are hot during the summer months but never sweltering, and during the winter months they are pleasantly warm. If you are taking a trip to the beautiful inland volcanic areas, there will usually be a cooling breeze from the northeast trade winds that will take the edge off the heat.

Lanzarote weather - Sun-filled days are perfect for a summer beach holiday
The summer season, between June and September sees Lanzarote basking in nine hours of sunshine per day, making it the perfect destination for a beach holiday. Temperatures on the beaches can reach 30C in the summer, and sunbathing on sandy coves before dipping into the warm turquoise waters is a popular way to spend the day. Lanzarote boasts some of the best beaches in the Canaries, and located between the African and Spanish coastlines the water is always warm. The water temperature also makes a holiday in Lanzarote the ideal destination for water activities such as snorkeling, diving and wind-surfing.

Winter sun in Lanzarote - warm weather makes for the perfect winter break
The winter months between November and February are still pleasantly warm, with daytime temperatures ranging between 21c and 24C, giving around six hours of sunshine per day. The off season is the perfect time to savour some winter sunshine and although the nights can be slightly chilly, they are never unpleasant. The rainfall in Lanzarote is never excessive, and peaks in December and January with around 135m to 250mm. Due to the warm climate and daily sunshine quota, holidays in the Canary Islands, and Lanzarote in particular, make for the perfect winter sunshine get away.