Playa Blanca, Lanzarote weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Fair
Best time to visit: July – October
What is the weather like in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in December?
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.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 53 | 43 |
| Day | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Night | 19° | 18° | 16° |
| Sea | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 2 | 3 | 2 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 10 h 19 min07:41 – 18:00
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+0Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %15 %
- Seaweight 25 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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 December
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Windproof jacket
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in December: quick answers
Is Playa Blanca, Lanzarote hot in December?
No. In December, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in December?
Yes. In December the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in December?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total.
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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)