Lanzarote · January
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 21° (70°)19– (66–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)30 (86) | 27° (81°)24– (75–)32 (90) | 29° (84°)26– (79–)34 (93) | 30° (86°)27– (81–)36 (97) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)32 (90) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)29 (84) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)25 (77) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 15° (59°)12– (54–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)19 (66) | 17° (63°)14– (57–)19 (66) | 18° (64°)15– (59–)20 (68) | 20° (68°)17– (63–)21 (70) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)20– (68–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)17– (63–)23 (73) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)19 (66) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 19° (66°) | 18° (64°) | 19° (66°) | 19° (66°) | 20° (68°) | 21° (70°) | 22° (72°) | 23° (73°) | 23° (73°) | 23° (73°) | 22° (72°) | 20° (68°) |
🌧Rain Days | 2d14mm (0.6") | 2d21mm (0.8") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 1d3mm (0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 2d25mm (1.0") | 2d13mm (0.5") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Lanzarote at 21°C (70°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), cooling to 15°C (59°F) at night (daily average: 18°C (64°F)). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 14 mm (0.6 in) total. The sea is 19°C (66°F) — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Lanzarote's quietest season — and one of its most beautiful: almond blossom brightens the interior, and Arrecife's carnival with its traditional Los Buches sailors has been going since 1711. The volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park almost without visitors.
Packing list for Lanzarote in January
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Lanzarote?
- January is not an optimal month for Lanzarote (Score: 73/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- How warm is it in Lanzarote in January?
- In January, Lanzarote sees daily highs of 21°C (70°F). Nights cool to 15°C (59°F), with a daily average of 18°C (64°F). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F).
- How much rain falls in Lanzarote in January?
- In January, Lanzarote receives an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Lanzarote get in January?
- Lanzarote averages 8 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Lanzarote in January?
- Water temperature in Lanzarote in January averages 19°C (66°F) — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.