Lanzarote · May
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 23° |
MINMIN | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 19° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 2d14mm | 2d20mm | 1d8mm | 0d3mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d2mm | 1d10mm | 2d24mm | 2d13mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Lanzarote: only 0 rain days, 25°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 18°C at night (daily average: 21°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 1 mm of rain over 0 days. The sea is 19°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühsaison: Erste Badegäste kommen an die Strände von Playa Blanca, die Nordküste bietet Surfern und Kiteboardern perfekte Bedingungen. Lanzarote ohne Hochsaisongedränge — ideal für Fahrradtouren durch die Weinfelder von La Geria.
Packing list for Lanzarote in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Lanzarote?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Lanzarote (Climate Score: 95/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Lanzarote in May?
- In May, Lanzarote sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 18°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Lanzarote in May?
- In May, Lanzarote receives an average of 1 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Lanzarote get in May?
- Lanzarote averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Lanzarote in May?
- Water temperature in Lanzarote in May averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
