Lanzarote · SpringMonth summary
Lanzarote weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lanzarote in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.0/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lanzarote in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Lanzarote. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 May, Lanzarote averages 20°C, 12% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lanzarote in May
Is May a good time to visit Lanzarote?
May is an excellent time to visit Lanzarote (score 8.0/10). With 20°C, 12.2h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lanzarote in May?
With 20°C and 12.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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