Sun, sea & sand

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote weather in April

Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in April

Fair

Best time to visit: July – October

Air temperature20°CNight 17°
Sea temperature19.0°Cfresh
Sunshine9hrs / dayof 12.8 h daylight
Rainy days1days / month4 mm

What is the weather like in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in April?

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.

April compared

How the weather changes from March to May. Tap a month to open it.

MarchMarAprilAprMayMay
Score475161
Day19°20°21°
Night17°17°18°
Sea19°19°20°
Sun9 h9 h9 h
Rain days110

More details for April

Daylight
12 h 50 min07:31 – 20:21
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
30 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
46 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Atlantic/Canary

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %15 %
  • Seaweight 25 %29 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
  • 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 April

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Windproof jacket

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in April: quick answers

Is Playa Blanca, Lanzarote hot in April?

No. In April, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 17 °C.

Can you swim in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in April?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 19.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to December.

Does it rain much in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in April?

It hardly ever rains.

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote month by month

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)