AI-generatedPuerto del Carmen, Lanzarote at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 23.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 83 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 44 m
Climate in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
Puerto del Carmen, 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 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: July – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
07:5519:26
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in October?
In October, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. 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 Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min07:55 – 19:26
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
- Seaweight 25 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- 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 Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.2 – 23.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote ranges from 18.4 °C in March to 23.0 °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 22.4 and 23.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.2° | 18.4° | 20.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.5° | 17.5° | 19.4° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.4° | 17.4° | 19.2° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.9° | 18.1° | 19.7° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.8° | 19.1° | 20.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.9° | 20.2° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.6° | 20.9° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.4° | 21.8° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.0° | 22.4° | 23.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.8° | 22.2° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 21.6° | 20.7° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.2° | 19.5° | 21.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Puerto del Carmen, 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 7.8 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, 68 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Puerto del Carmen, 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, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote has about 2 rainy days with 9 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 | 41 | 19° | 16° | 19.2° | 6.9 h | 3 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 19° | 16° | 18.5° | 7.4 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 19° | 16° | 18.4° | 8.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 20° | 17° | 18.9° | 8.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 60 | 21° | 18° | 19.8° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 22° | 20° | 20.9° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 23° | 21° | 21.6° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 24° | 22° | 22.4° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 24° | 22° | 23.0° | 8.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 23° | 21° | 22.8° | 7.8 h | 2 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 22° | 19° | 21.6° | 6.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 20° | 17° | 20.2° | 6.7 h | 3 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
28.92° N, 13.67° W · 44 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
The best time to visit Puerto del Carmen, 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 83 mm fall in an average year.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
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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
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January19° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In January, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in January40February19° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In February, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in February43March19° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In March, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in March50April20° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °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 31 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in April60May21° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In May, Puerto del Carmen, 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 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in May72June22° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °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 31 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in June81July23° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In July, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °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 35 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in July89August24° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In August, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °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 33 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in August91September24° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In September, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in September82October23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In October, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. 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 Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in October64November22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In November, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in November48December20° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In December, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
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Puerto del Carmen vs. Playa Blanca
In October the holiday weather in Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca is about equally good (score 82 vs. 84). During the day Playa Blanca is 1 °C warmer than Puerto del Carmen. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Puerto del Carmen | Playa Blanca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Jul – Oct | Jul – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote ranks 12 of 23 destinations in this country.
- Maspalomas25°23°93
- 2Puerto de la Cruz25°24°93
- 3Costa Calma25°23°91
- 4Costa Adeje24°24°90
- 5Seville26°89
- 6Corralejo24°23°88
- 7Madrid20°86
- 8Valencia24°22°86
- 12Puerto del CarmenThis page23°23°82
Planning a trip to Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 50 min
- Distance
- 2,740 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 Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
When is the best time to visit Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote?
The best time to visit Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote?
The sea temperature in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote ranges from 18.4 °C in March to 23.0 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to December.
Can you swim in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 83 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote get?
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote in?
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,740 km.
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