Best time to visit Lanzarote
Summer for families and Christmas
Winter for surf
Late winter early spring for retirees
Summer for windsurfing, wing foiling and kitesurfing
Non school holidays for couples
Best time to visit Lanzarote
When should we go on holiday in Lanzarote?
You want to go on holiday in Lanzarote but when is the time of year that will suit you and your fellow travellers the best.
Summer and warmer, busier and windier. Winter is cooler with less wind, but there is more to Lanzarote’s climate than just that.
The best time of year to visit Lanzarote depends on the requirements of you and your group.
Families, singles, couple, retired people, sports people, explorers, divers will all be looking to get different things from Lanzarote. The different seasons on the island offer different things. Discover when the best time is for you to visit Lanzarote.
What are the weather seasons in Lanzarote?
Lanzarote has two main seasons that gently blend into one another. The seasons are Winter and Summer. There is not really a spring and autumn in Lanzarote. Seasonal changes are not very drastic but more fade into one another.
In general summer is more windy and with more sunny days. Winter is cooler with less wind.
Weather patterns cycle. Summer weather is mostly sunny with the cycling occurring between more and less wind. In many ways the wind is a blessing as it keeps temperatures comfortable.
Winter weather patterns in Lanzarote offer much lighter winds, thermic skies, bigger waves. Lighter winds in Winter keep the island warm enough to still enjoy beach days and sun bathing.
Lanzarote is very spoilt for good weather. The all year round the temperatures are almost always comfortable and warm.
A holiday at any time of year in Lanzarote gives an excellent chance of returning home relaxed and with a nice sun tan.
What’s times of the year will best suit you?
The best time of year to visit Lanzarote depends on the needs of you and your group.
Lets look at needs of different types of visitors to the island and what time of year will best suit.
Best times of year for a family holiday in Lanzarote:-
If you are travelling with children of a school age then your holiday times are limited by school holidays. This will mean taking your holidays in summer, easter or christmas times.
Summer has the warmest weather combined with wind which moderates the temperature.
Average summer temperatures in Lanzarote in July run between 19 and 27 degrees centigrade. In August the temperatures raise by one degree from those in July. The temperatures in Lanzarote are comfortable and not too hot.
In the main tourist resorts of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca the wind comes from behind and you will probably not notice it when on the beaches.
Summer is the most popular time of year in Lanzarote so it will be busier but also lots of other people to meet.
Flights and accommodation during school holiday times are more expensive.
Best time of year for retired people to visit Lanzarote
Retired people want good weather, few people and better prices. Autumn, Winter and Spring are quieter times of year in Lanzarote.
Many retirees approach holiday home owners for long term rental deals across the late winter months. Holiday rentals become less in demand and rental property owners like the idea of a steady winter income with little fuss.
Many say the best weather in Lanzarote is from late September to early November. The summer winds calm, the temperature moderates and the beaches are empty.
When the UK winters start to drag a holiday in Lanzarote can be just the tonic needed.
Best time of year in Lanzarote for Windsurfers, Kitesurfers and Wing Foilers to visit Lanzarote
Summer is the best time of year for windsurfers, kitesurfer and wing foilers to visit Lanzarote. Summer is the part of the year when reliable winds pass across the island. Winds normally come from a North to North Easterly direction averaging around 22 knots. The months with most wind are July and August.
Best time of year in Lanzarote for Surfing and waves
Winter is the best time of year for surfing in Lanzarote. Winter storms tracking along the Gulf Stream from Florida create very good surfing waves. The waves created by storms travel long distances through the sea and hit the Lanzarote coast to make surf able conditions. The deep water just off shore and reef laden coast line form powerful peeling surf waves along the west and east coast of Lanzarote.
Summary of best time of year to go on holiday in Lanzarote
Lanzarote has great year round weather making it a reliable destination for a holiday. In general Summer is warmer but more expensive. Winter is cooler with less people and better prices.
