Lanzarote Weather & Climate

Lanzarote holidays enjoy a mild, dry climate that remains fairly constant throughout the year, with average daytime temperatures ranging from about 21° Celsius in January to 29° Celsius in August. Plenty of sun and round-the-year warmth make conditions perfect for cheap Lanzarote holiday with family or friends at any time!

Lanzarote lies within a zone of hot and dry climate, where rain is very rare, resulting in a semi-desert climate. Unlike most of the other Canary Islands, Lanzarote features no high mountains (the highest being around 670 metres - 2,198 ft), which means that it is lacking the natural barrier, the so-called 'sea of clouds', normally responsible for creating rain conditions, lower evaporation and a reasonable humidity level.

On an average there are no more than 16 days of rainfall annually - and these can usually be experienced during the months December to February!

Lanzarote's climate can vary depending on where you are - even so it has the most consistent climate of all the islands of the archipelago, which makes it a favourite winter holiday destination for northern Europeans.

The north of the island is usually windier and cloudier and has a little more rain due to the moist trade winds blowing generally from the north. The southern part is drier and hotter and enjoys as much as 2500 sunshine hours annually.

Central Lanzarote, located between the windier north and the sunnier south, can be said to have the most moderate climate on the island.Lanzarote suffers the warmest days of the year in summer when the hot sirocco wind - a phenomenon referred to by the locals as kalima or Tiempo Africano (African weather) - is prevailing.

This hot, dry air from the Sahara desert, laden with fine dust, makes everybody feel very uncomfortable.

Tourism Information Offices

There are many tourist offices (‘Oficinas de turismo’) spread all over the island providing tourists with information on any matters related to the island’s culture, events, places of interest and anything you can think of.

Airport
Terminal de Llegadas (Arrival Lounge) – Aeropuerto de Lanzarote
+34 928 820 704

Patronato de Turismo de Lanzarote
Avda. Blas Cabrera Felipe – Edificio del Parador – Arrecife
+34 928 811 762

Costa Teguise
Shopping Centre Los Charcos, Local 13 – Avenida Islas Canarias
+34 928 827 292

Puerto los Mármoles
Muelle de Los Mármoles
+34 928 801 326

Playa Blanca
Estación Marítima de Playa Blanca – Muelle de Playa Blanca
+34 928 517 794

Puerto del Carmen
Avenida de Las Playas
+34 928 515 337

Medical Care in Lanzarote

High quality medical care, both private and national, is offered by a wide selection of clinics, medical centres and hospitals. The main hospital in Lanzarote is the Hospital General de Lanzarote, located in Arrecife the main city in Lanzarote.

There is also a private hospital in Lanzarote’s main resort of Puerto del Carmen. All of Lanzarote’s major holiday resorts are well equipped with governmental or privately run medical centres.

Remember the governmental ones are called ‘Centro de Salud’.

Medical insurance is strongly advised, even though EU citizens can obtain a refund of most medical costs by using form E111 (available from health offices in your country). Make sure you get this form before you leave your home country.

There are many English-speaking doctors and dentists. Your hotel will always be able to recommend one. The local chemists (Farmacia), recognisable by a green cross sign, will have the most well-known proprietary brands of analgesics and popular remedies, but should you need to take any special medication, then bring it with you a sufficient supply.

Minor medical problems can often be solved at the chemist and there is always one open after hours in each area. The location of the duty chemist is indicated on every chemist’s door.

Those who need dialyses can find a centre in Puerto del Carmen that provides all the necessary treatment and also offers high quality accommodation. However, you must make advance arrangements before leaving home.

If you are taking small children with you please take a small medical travel kit which can be handy when the kids injure them selves.

Remember plan your holiday to enjoy your holiday!

Lanzarote Emergency Telephone Numbers

In case of an emergency the local authorities can be contacted through the following numbers:

Emergencies: 112
Ambulance: 061
Police: 091
Hospital General: 928 80 16 36
Red Cross 928 81 22 22
Fire fighters: 928 81 48 58

Make a print-out of this page before you leaveand always keep it with you during your holidays!