Lanzarote · WinterMonth summary
Lanzarote weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lanzarote in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.4/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lanzarote in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Lanzarote sees 18°C during the day with 9.5h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 12°C | 18°C | 12% | 0.4 | 9.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 12°C | 18°C | 21% | 0.9 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 13°C | 18°C | 21% | 0.6 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 19°C | 17% | 0.8 | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 20°C | 12% | 0.4 | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 21°C | 15% | 0.4 | 12.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 22°C | 7% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 23°C | 5% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 23°C | 11% | 0.4 | 11.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 23°C | 15% | 0.6 | 10.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 16% | 0.5 | 9.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 19°C | 16% | 0.5 | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Lanzarote averages 18°C, 12% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lanzarote in January
Is January a good time to visit Lanzarote?
January is an acceptable time for Lanzarote (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Lanzarote in January?
With 18°C max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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