Lanzarote · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonSpain · Europe
Max Temp
25.4°C
Min Temp
18°C
Sunshine
10.4 h/day
Rain Days
0 days
Water Temp
19.4°C
Rainfall
1.2 mm
Humidity
63%
Avg Temp
21.2°C
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.
