Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Lanzarote in April
Lanzarote in April is a good choice for mild, mostly dry days, but not for guaranteed heat or warm-water swimming. Average daytime highs are 19.8°C, evenings cool towards 16.6°C, and the sea is a bracing 18.6°C. For a UK traveller, it suits spending time outdoors without intense heat. The catch is that lying around in swimwear may feel less comfortable than being on the move, so pack light layers rather than just summer clothes.
Long-term climate averages for Puerto del Carmen, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lanzarote, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Puerto del Carmen.
- Average daytime high
- 19.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 16.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.3°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 18.6°C
- year to year: 18°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.8h
- 54% of 12.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 5 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.5°C
- 2017-04-17
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.7°C
- 2012-04-07
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 6 min
- 2715 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Lanzarote and ranks 70th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 30th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Lanzarote is 6.3°C warmer by day and 11.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Lanzarote peaks at 19.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 83 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.6°C; one night in ten drops to 15.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 35.5°C (2017-04-17) and the coldest night 12.7°C (2012-04-07).
Rain in April
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 5 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2002 with 16 mm, the driest 1999 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 18.6°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.9°C to 19.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:29 and sets about 20:21 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 46%.
Is April a good time to visit Lanzarote?
It is a reasonable choice: mild days. The best months for Lanzarote on our scoring are August, September, July.
Comfortable days, with a layer for the evening
April's mild temperatures make it better suited to walking and relaxed days outdoors than a holiday built around strong heat. Days reaching 25°C account for just 1%, so don't plan on consistently hot afternoons. A T-shirt may be enough when you feel warm, but keep a light jumper handy and bring longer trousers for evenings. Rain is unlikely to dominate your plans: there is about 1 rainy day during the month, though that is not a guarantee of a dry stay. Sunshine averages 6.8 hours within 12.7 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of daylight for flexible plans without promising clear skies throughout the day.
The sea is the main compromise
If swimming is central to your holiday, April needs a little caution. The sea averages 18.6°C, with a year-to-year range of 18°C to 19°C, so it is better described as bracing than comfortably warm. Travellers happy with cool water may enjoy a dip; those who prefer lingering in the sea are less likely to find it inviting. Pack something dry to put on afterwards rather than relying on the air to feel hot. April makes more sense if swimming is optional and you mainly want mild outdoor weather. Choose it for the balance of low rainfall and manageable temperatures, not for a midsummer feel.
A little perspective
Lanzarote through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4°C | 15.7°C | 18.8°C | 5.6 | 12 | 3 | 0% |
| February | 18.5°C | 15.5°C | 18.1°C | 6.1 | 14 | 3 | 1% |
| March | 19.1°C | 15.9°C | 18.1°C | 6.8 | 10 | 2 | 2% |
| AprilSelected | 19.8°C | 16.6°C | 18.6°C | 6.8 | 5 | 1 | 1% |
| May | 20.9°C | 17.7°C | 19.5°C | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 3% |
| June | 22.4°C | 19.3°C | 20.6°C | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 6% |
| Julybest | 23.7°C | 20.5°C | 21.5°C | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 13% |
| Augustbest | 24.7°C | 21.5°C | 22.3°C | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 25% |
| Septemberbest | 24.6°C | 21.5°C | 22.9°C | 7.7 | 3 | 1 | 26% |
| October | 23.4°C | 20.5°C | 22.6°C | 6.3 | 12 | 2 | 11% |
| November | 21.3°C | 18.6°C | 21.4°C | 5.4 | 12 | 2 | 3% |
| December | 19.6°C | 16.9°C | 19.9°C | 5.5 | 19 | 4 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Lanzarote in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lanzarote hot in April?
Lanzarote is mild in April: the average daytime high is 19.8°C and nights average 16.6°C. Roughly 1 in 83 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Lanzarote in April?
The sea around Lanzarote averages 18.6°C in April, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lanzarote in April?
Lanzarote sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 5 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2002 (16 mm) and the driest was 1999 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lanzarote in April?
Lanzarote gets around 6.8 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lanzarote compare with the UK in April?
Lanzarote is on average 6.3°C warmer than London by day in April (19.8°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Lanzarote?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Lanzarote reached 35.5°C on 2017-04-17, and the coldest night dropped to 12.7°C on 2012-04-07.
How much warmer is Lanzarote than London in April?
Lanzarote's average daytime high is 19.8°C, compared with London's 13.5°C, a difference of 6.3°C. That is a useful step up for outdoor plans, but it still means mild weather rather than dependable summer heat.
Should I wait until later in the year?
If your priority is heat, April is not the strongest choice: it ranks 8 among Lanzarote's 12 months for warmth. August, September and July are the best-rated months overall. April suits travellers who prefer mild days and are comfortable with bracing sea temperatures.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Puerto del Carmen. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C