Costa Teguise weather by month

When to go to Costa Teguise

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: none reach a 25°C average here, so Costa Teguise suits city breaks and walking more than beach holidays; the warmest is August. December is the wettest month (19 mm, about 3 rainy days) and July the driest (0 mm). The sea is warmest in September at 22.7°C and coolest in February at 18.0°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE, 12 km from Costa Teguise) takes roughly 4 h 6 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Atlantic/Canary.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Costa Teguise between 1991 and 2020 reached 35.6°C on 26 August 2020; the coldest fell to 9.9°C on 8 February 2018. In August one day in ten tops 25.6°C and about 0% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 14.0°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 1991 with 76 mm, against a December average of 19 mm.

Winter and spring: mild days, but swimming stays cool

December brings daytime averages of 20°C, falling to 18°C in January and February. That suits walking and spending time outside better than relying on hot beach weather. Nights average 16°C in January and February, so pack a jumper or light jacket. December and February average 3 rain days, making a light waterproof sensible without planning the holiday around rain. Spring warms gradually: March averages 19°C by day, April 20°C and May 21°C. The catch is the sea, which stays at 18°C from February through April before reaching 19°C in May. Choose late spring for warmer, drier days rather than warm-water swimming. May averages 0 rain days, though that is not a promise of a completely dry stay.

Summer: the most reliable choice for warmth and sunshine

June is the gentler start to summer, with days averaging 22°C and the sea at 20°C. July lifts daytime temperatures to 23°C and offers 9 hours of sunshine, the longest monthly sunshine average. August is warmer at 24°C, with nights averaging 21°C, so evenings are less dependent on extra layers. All these summer months average 0 rain days, making outdoor plans easier, though dry weather is never guaranteed. Pack light clothing and sun protection, and take breaks from the sun at midday. For swimming, August's 22°C sea gives it an advantage over June; choose July if sunshine is your main priority.

Autumn: warmer water, then a gradual cooling

September offers the best balance for travellers who want warm days and the warmest sea. Daytime averages hold at 24°C, the water reaches 23°C and nights average 22°C, making it a good choice for spending evenings outside. October remains warm rather than turning sharply cool: days average 23°C and the sea 22°C. The trade-off is less sunshine and a return to some rain, so keep plans flexible. November still averages 21°C both by day and in the sea, but evenings are cooler at 19°C. Choose early autumn for swimming; later autumn suits those content with mild weather and an extra layer after dark.