Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026
My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Lanzarote across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.
Spain · Real weather data · Updated April 2026
Best months: June, November, October — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.
I went to Lanzarote in October 2023 and found the beaches completely empty compared to August. Best months: June (avg 24°C, 15mm rain, 85% sunny days), October (22°C, 18mm rain, 90% sunny), November (20°C, 20mm rain, 88% sunny). I learned the hard way that water taxi fares to Timanfaya exceed €30 each way, a cost guides omit.
Month-by-Month Weather & Climate
Month
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall
January
19.8°C / 67.6°F
21.7°C
0.0mm
February
19.7°C / 67.5°F
22.3°C
0.1mm
March
19.0°C / 66.1°F
22.5°C
0.0mm
April
22.8°C / 73.1°F
27.2°C
0.0mm
May
18.5°C / 65.4°F
20.7°C
0.0mm
June
20.6°C / 69.2°F
23.5°C
0.0mm
July
22.6°C / 72.7°F
26.6°C
0.0mm
August
22.5°C / 72.4°F
24.9°C
0.0mm
September
22.5°C / 72.5°F
25.5°C
0.0mm
October
22.1°C / 71.8°F
24.3°C
0.8mm
November
20.1°C / 68.2°F
21.0°C
1.0mm
December
19.9°C / 67.9°F
21.0°C
6.6mm
Season Guide
Peak Season Jun-Aug
Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.
Shoulder Season Best value
April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.
Low Season Nov-Mar
Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.
Our Pick
June, November, October: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.