A Dramatic Land of Magical
Energy and A Gathering Place of Exceptional People
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Lanzarote is the most north westerly island in the
Canary Isles and is just some 80 miles off the coast of
north Africa. Despite being politically part of Europe,
it is most definitely geographically part of Africa. In
fact, the northernmost part of Africa is well over 500
miles to the north. Although part of Spain, the Canary
Isles have their own government.
It has a remarkable climate with the summers being
around 5C cooler than the Mediterranean holiday resorts
but some 5C warmer in the winter. This is a result of
its southerly latitude and the relatively cold Canary
Current that results in cooler seas than would be
expected. With an amazing 7 hours a day of sunshine in
the winter and only 5 days of rain in the wettest months
(although some days will have fine mist-like rain),
Lanzarote is an island of year-round warmth and
sunshine.
Despite being
largely desert, it has spectacular scenery, over 300
volcanoes (not active), high standards of
infrastructure, friendly people, good shops, some of
the best driving standards in the world and some
wonderful beaches. In fact, for northern Europeans, the
Canary Isles remain the ultimate dream place to live
without leaving the EU. Lanzarote was first discovered
by Europeans in 1312.
Monthly
Weather/Temperature Chart in °C for Lanzarote - Climate
Statistics
Month
Average Maximum
Average Minimum
Absolute Maximum
Absolute Minimum
Rainfall
mm
Sunshine
Hours
Sea Temperature
Dust Storms
Wind
January
21
13.5
27.9
8.0
25
7
19
Moderate
Low
February
22
14
29.0
9.0
15
7
18
High
Low
March
23
14.5
32.7
8.3
15
8
18
High
Low
April
24
15.0
33.0
9.5
5
8.5
18
Moderate
Moderate
May
25
16.5
36.6
11.5
2
9.5
19
Low
Moderate
June
26
18
41.5
12.4
0
9.5
20
Low
High
July
28
20
41.5
15.4
0
10
21
Low
High
August
29
21
43.6
16.6
0
10
22
Low
Moderate
September
29
20.5
40.5
15.5
2
8
23
Low
Low
October
27
18.5
36.0
12.0
7
8
23
Moderate
Low
November
24.5
17
34.2
10.9
12
7
21
Moderate
Low
December
22
15
27.5
9.0
27
6.5
20
Low
Low
Dust
storms come out of the Sahara desert and last anything from a couple
of days to two weeks. The severity ranges from
a slight haze to, very rarely, sun-obscuring dust that is a serious
problem to asthmatics. For the most part, they are just like a
slight haze that
has no affect on the average person. Extremely high temperatures are
rare but claims that the Canary Islands experience perennial spring
are quite untrue - it can often be very hot from May to October.
Note that Playa Blanca in the south is usually a degree warmer and
the higher interior towns two degrees cooler in 'winter'.
However, the weather is generally very pleasant and stress free all year
round. Sea temperatures are colder than the Mediterranean in the
summer but tolerably warm during the winter. Constant high winds can
cause problems from June to August but moderate any high
temperatures. These extremes can be annoying to holidaymakers but
not a problem for residents. Most days even in December, January and
possibly
February will be beach days but, during these months it is possible
to get a week of comparatively poor weather. On the other hand, you
may get a fortnight of almost unbroken sunshine. May to October
always brings guaranteed sunshine and warmth without the concern of
any rain.
