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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Edinburgh Wire weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live forecast above before you pack: Lanzarote rarely dips below 18°C in winter, so a light jacket and sun cream are all you need for a warm-weather escape from Edinburgh.
What’s the typical climate on Lanzarote?
Lanzarote sits close to the African coast, giving it a dry, subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers. The trade winds keep humidity low, so even in August the heat feels bearable. For lanzarote weather by month, expect average highs of 21°C in January climbing to 29°C in August. Rainfall is scarce – most of the year is bone-dry.
What should I pack for a trip?
Lightweight cotton clothes work year-round. In December and January you’ll want a fleece or light jacket for evenings – lanzarote weather december averages 18–21°C. For summer, a hat and high-factor sunblock are essential. If you’re heading to the coast, water shoes help on the volcanic beaches at Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen. Those checking lanzarote weather playa blanca or lanzarote weather puerto del carmen will find similar conditions: breezy but sunny.
What’s the best time of year for Lanzarote weather?
April–June and September–October give the best balance of warmth, sunshine and fewer crowds. For lanzarote weather 14 days or weather in lanzarote 10 days, these months consistently deliver 24–27°C highs and long, clear days.
How windy is Lanzarote?
The island is famously breezy, especially on the southern coast around Playa Blanca. Winds are mostly steady and refreshing – not strong enough to spoil a beach day, but enough to make water sports popular. Those looking at lanzarote weather 30 days will see a similar pattern year-round.
Does Lanzarote’s weather vary much between resorts?
Not dramatically. Puerto del Carmen in the south-east is slightly less windy than the far south, while Playa Blanca tends to be sunnier and drier. For lanzarote weather 15 days forecasts, all resorts show similar temperatures – only wind speed and cloud cover shift locally.
Compare conditions across the Canaries with our Gran Canaria Weather and Tenerife Weather pages. For UK outlooks, see the UK weather hub and 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.