Playa Blanca, Lanzarote at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 23.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,180 h
- Rain a year
- 67 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while February is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: July – October
What is the weather like in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in October?
In October, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min07:55 – 19:26
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %75 %
- Seaweight 25 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sea temperature in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.3 – 23.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote ranges from 18.5 °C in March to 23.2 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 22.6 and 23.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.3° | 18.5° | 20.1° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.6° | 17.6° | 19.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.5° | 17.4° | 19.3° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.0° | 18.1° | 19.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.8° | 19.1° | 20.7° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.0° | 20.2° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.7° | 21.0° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.5° | 21.9° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 22.6° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.0° | 22.3° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.8° | 21.0° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.4° | 19.7° | 21.2° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, 73 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote has about one rainy day with 8 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 19° | 16° | 19.3° | 7.5 h | 2 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 19° | 16° | 18.6° | 8.1 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 19° | 17° | 18.5° | 9.2 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 20° | 17° | 19.0° | 8.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 61 | 21° | 18° | 19.8° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 22° | 20° | 21.0° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 23° | 21° | 21.7° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 24° | 22° | 22.5° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 24° | 22° | 23.2° | 9.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 24° | 21° | 23.0° | 8.4 h | 1 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 22° | 19° | 21.8° | 7.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 20° | 18° | 20.4° | 7.6 h | 3 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
28.86° N, 13.83° W · 16 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
The best time to visit Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is from July to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is a rarity all year: only 67 mm fall in an average year.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote for you.
Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January19° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In January, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in January43February19° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In February, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in February47March19° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In March, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in March51April20° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in April61May21° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In May, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in May74June22° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in June82July23° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In July, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in July91August24° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In August, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in August93September24° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In September, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in September86October24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In October, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in October69November22° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In November, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in November53December20° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In December, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 50 min
- Distance
- 2,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
When is the best time to visit Playa Blanca, Lanzarote?
The best time to visit Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is from July to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote?
The sea temperature in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote ranges from 18.5 °C in March to 23.2 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to December.
Can you swim in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 22 °C. February is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 67 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Playa Blanca, Lanzarote get?
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote gets around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in January there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in?
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Playa Blanca, Lanzarote?
A nonstop flight from London to Playa Blanca, Lanzarote takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,750 km.
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