Playa Blanca Lanzarote Weather: Month by Month Guide

The pattern here is gentle rather than dramatic. Temperatures rise slowly from 21°C highs in January and February to 23°C in March and 25°C in April, then hold in the mid-20s through spring before peaking at 29°C in August. October is still warm at 28°C, November eases to 25°C and December settles at 22°C. The gap between the coolest and warmest months is only eight degrees, so there is no true off-season for warmth.

Rain comes mainly between February and March, and again lightly from October to December, but even then it is measured in a few days a month. Every month of the year is rated a good time to visit, so the choice is really about how much heat you want and how your school-holiday dates fall.

January is mild and dry, with highs of 21°C, lows of 15°C and usually just one wet day. February keeps the same temperatures but is the wettest month, with 17mm over around four days. March warms to 23°C and has the most rain days of the year, about five, though the total is only 11mm. April is a lovely turning point: 25°C highs and typically a single wet day. May and June sit at 24°C and 25°C, with nights warming from 17°C to 19°C.

High summer is reliably hot and almost rainless. July reaches 27°C, August 29°C and September 27°C again, each averaging a single wet day and around 1mm of rain. Evenings stay warm, with lows of 19°C to 21°C.

October is a standout for late-season sun at 28°C, with about three wet days. November is still 25°C by day, and December brings 22°C highs and 15°C nights, a comfortable choice for winter sun. If you usually check BBC weather for Lanzarote and Playa Blanca before you travel, a 14-day forecast is handy for the final fortnight; for anything further ahead, such as a 21-day forecast, the averages here are a steadier guide to what to expect.

From December to March, pack for warm days and cooler evenings. Highs of 21°C to 23°C mean shorts and T-shirts for the beach at Playa Blanca or a walk out to Pechiguera Lighthouse, roughly 2.5 miles away, but nights of 15°C call for a light jumper or jacket. A thin waterproof is worth slipping in for February and March, when showers are most likely.

From April to November, summer clothing does the job, with high-factor sun cream, a hat and sunglasses essential as temperatures climb towards 29°C in August. Nights of 19°C to 21°C in summer rarely need more than a light layer. Comfortable footwear helps if you plan to explore the coves of Mujeres, Playa del Papagayo or the Costa del Rubicón. The climate table does not include sea temperatures, so check the live forecast above before packing a wetsuit.

The monthly averages on this page are recorded at the weather station in Puerto del Carmen, elsewhere on Lanzarote, rather than in Playa Blanca itself. They give a reliable picture of the island's coastal climate, but day-to-day conditions in the resort can differ slightly, which is why the live forecast above is the better guide for the week you travel.

When you are ready to book, you can compare package holidays, hotel prices, car hire and tours and tickets on this page, choosing the month that suits your heat preference and dates.