AccuWeather Lanzarote Puerto del Carmen: Climate and Holidays
Resort · Canary Islands · Lanzarote · Spain
Plenty of British travellers start by checking AccuWeather for Lanzarote Puerto del Carmen, and the climate record explains why they then book. This resort on Lanzarote's south-east coast reaches around 21°C in January and 29°C in August, rarely sees more than a handful of wet days in any month, and lies just six minutes by road from Lanzarote airport. Puerto del Carmen is a sizeable coastal town of about 30,000 people, with Fariones Playa and Playa de los Pocillos on its doorstep and the neighbouring town of Tías three miles away. It works for a week of winter sun as well as a summer fortnight.
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Why go
- Lanzarote airport (ACE) is a six-minute drive, with direct flights from the United Kingdom.
- Daytime highs stay between 21°C and 29°C all year, with very little rain.
- Fariones Playa, Playa de los Pocillos and Playa de Matagorda all lie within 2.5 miles.
Package holidays to Puerto del Carmen
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
Jet2holidays
Flights to ACE and hotel together, ATOL protected, from regional UK airports.
TUI
Package holidays in Puerto del Carmen with TUI's own flights and reps.
loveholidays
Mix-and-match flights and hotels in Puerto del Carmen, with low deposits.
On the Beach
Beach holidays in Puerto del Carmen: flights, hotel and transfers in one booking.
Resorts and towns near Puerto del Carmen
Ranked by what there is to see and book. Each has its own page.
TíasProvincia de Las Palmas · 3 miles from Puerto del Carmen
4 sights · 4 min from ACE · on the coast
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Top sights in Puerto del Carmen
Ranked by how well known they are.
1protected area
2zoo
3beach
4museum
5beach
6viewpoint
When to go to Puerto del Carmen
January and March to December: daytime highs between 21°C and 29°C with little rain.
- 21°CJan3 mm
- 21°CFeb17 mm
- 23°CMar11 mm
- 25°CApr3 mm
- 24°CMay4 mm
- 25°CJun7 mm
- 27°CJul1 mm
- 29°CAug1 mm
- 27°CSept1 mm
- 28°COct7 mm
- 25°CNov12 mm
- 22°CDec9 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full weather page: today, the 10-day forecast and every month
Getting to Puerto del Carmen from United Kingdom
Lanzarote (ACE) has direct flights from the UK, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton and Manchester.
Lanzarote (ACE)
About 4 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
What kind of place it is
Puerto del Carmen is a coastal resort town of around 30,000 people, strung along the shore close to Lanzarote's airport. Its own beaches set the rhythm of a stay: Fariones Playa is barely half a mile from the centre, Playa de los Pocillos about two miles along, and Playa de Matagorda, which falls within neighbouring Tías, roughly 2.5 miles away.
As for the best things to do around Puerto del Carmen, beyond the sand there is Rancho Texas Park, a zoo about a mile out, and the Lanzarote Aeronautical Museum around four miles away. Aviation fans also gather at the aircraft landing viewpoint at Matagorda, about three miles off, where planes come in low towards the runway. The larger day out is Los Volcanes Natural Park, a protected volcanic landscape some six miles from the resort.
Puerto del Carmen and Tías
Most holidaymakers base themselves in Puerto del Carmen itself, the coastal town where Fariones Playa and Playa de los Pocillos sit and where Rancho Texas Park is close at hand.
Tías, about three miles away with a population of nearly 20,000, is the neighbouring town and covers much of the surrounding area. Playa de Matagorda, the Lanzarote Aeronautical Museum, the Matagorda landing viewpoint and the edge of Los Volcanes Natural Park all fall within it, so you will likely pass through it on day trips whichever side you stay on.
Weather through the year
There is no real off-season here. January and February bring highs of about 21°C and lows of 15°C, which is why winter sun is such a draw from the UK. Spring warms to around 23°C in March and 25°C in April, and the heat builds to 27°C in July and a peak of 29°C in August, with nights around 21°C.
Rain is scarce: March has the most wet days at around five, and from July to September you can expect about one. October is still very warm at around 28°C. For anyone weighing up New Year's Eve in Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen typically sees December highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C, with only two or so rainy days in the month. Bear in mind that school holidays push package prices up at Christmas, Easter and in summer.
Getting there from the UK
Lanzarote airport (ACE) has direct flights from the United Kingdom and is about as close to a resort as airports get: a six-minute drive to Puerto del Carmen and four minutes to Tías. On a package holiday the transfer is included, so you are usually at your accommodation shortly after collecting your bags.
If you fancy exploring further, car hire makes Los Volcanes Natural Park and the coast easy to reach. Ferry ports lie at Arrecife, about six miles away, Playa Blanca around 11 miles, and Corralejo roughly 18 miles off.
Booking your holiday
Most British visitors book Puerto del Carmen as a package: flights from a UK airport, accommodation and the short airport transfer in one booking, with a board basis of your choice, from self-catering or bed and breakfast to half board or all inclusive. You can compare package deals from several providers on this page.
If you have been browsing Owners Direct or HomeAway for Lanzarote Puerto del Carmen, it is worth checking hotel prices here too as a comparison. The page also lists tours and tickets for the area and lets you compare car hire for days out to Los Volcanes Natural Park and beyond.
Puerto del Carmen by interest
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Questions people ask
What are the best things to do in Puerto del Carmen?
Start with the beaches: Fariones Playa, Playa de los Pocillos and nearby Playa de Matagorda. Rancho Texas Park, a zoo, is about a mile away, the Lanzarote Aeronautical Museum around four miles, and Los Volcanes Natural Park some six miles from the resort.
What is the weather like in Puerto del Carmen at New Year?
December averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 15°C, with only around two rainy days, and January is similar at 21°C by day. It is mild enough to sit outside in the evening, though a light layer is sensible.
How far is Puerto del Carmen from Lanzarote airport?
Very close. Lanzarote airport (ACE), which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, is about a six-minute drive from Puerto del Carmen and four minutes from Tías, so package transfers are short.
When is the hottest time to visit Puerto del Carmen?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. July, September and October are close behind at 27°C to 28°C, and rain is rare throughout that period.
Does it rain much in Puerto del Carmen?
Hardly. March is the wettest month for rain days, at around five, and February has the most rainfall at about 17mm. From July to September there is typically just one rainy day a month.