Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Lanzarote in February
Lanzarote in February is a good choice for mild, mostly dry weather, rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 18.5°C suit being outdoors without much heat, while nights average 15.5°C, so pack a layer for evenings. With about 2 rainy days, rain is unlikely to dominate your stay. Go if you want a gentler alternative to a UK February; choose a warmer month if comfortable sea swimming is central to your plans.
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
- 18.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +10.6°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 18.1°C
- year to year: 17°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.1h
- 55% of 11.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 14 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 27.6°C
- 2020-02-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.6°C
- 2018-02-08
- 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 February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Lanzarote and ranks 56th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 22nd of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Lanzarote is 10.6°C warmer by day and 13.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Lanzarote peaks at 18.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 200 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.5°C; one night in ten drops to 13.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 27.6°C (2020-02-25) and the coldest night 9.6°C (2018-02-08).
Rain in February
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 14 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2005 with 62 mm, the driest 2020 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 18.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.4°C to 19.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:34 and sets about 18:44 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 44%.
Is February a good time to visit Lanzarote?
February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Lanzarote on our scoring are August, September, July.
Comfortable for exploring, cooler for sitting still
February suits travellers who prefer being active outdoors to lying in strong heat. Light clothes can work during warmer spells, but bring a jumper or light jacket rather than packing only summer outfits. The warmest days reach 20.4°C or more, while the coldest nights fall to 13.5°C or below, so your evening layer should be something you can comfortably keep on. Midday is the sensible time to plan relaxed time outside if warmth matters to you. Even then, treat this as mild weather, not reliable sunbathing heat: February sits towards the cooler end of Lanzarote's year.
Little rain, but the sea is bracing
The dry outlook makes outdoor plans reasonable, although a short stay can still coincide with rain. Sunshine averages about 6.1 hours within 11.0 hours of daylight, so there is time to be outside without assuming every afternoon will be cloudless. Keep your plans flexible enough to use the sunnier spells for sitting out. The bigger catch for a beach-focused holiday is the water: the sea averages 18.1°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. A quick dip may appeal if you tolerate cool water, but long, leisurely swims are less inviting. If swimming is your priority, check pool heating arrangements before booking rather than assuming a pool will feel warm.
A little perspective
Lanzarote through the year
February 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% |
| FebruarySelected | 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% |
| April | 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 February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lanzarote hot in February?
Lanzarote is mild in February: the average daytime high is 18.5°C and nights average 15.5°C. Roughly 1 in 200 February days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Lanzarote in February?
The sea around Lanzarote averages 18.1°C in February, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 17°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lanzarote in February?
Lanzarote sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 14 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2005 (62 mm) and the driest was 2020 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lanzarote in February?
Lanzarote gets around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 11.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lanzarote compare with the UK in February?
Lanzarote is on average 10.6°C warmer than London by day in February (18.5°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Lanzarote?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Lanzarote reached 27.6°C on 2020-02-25, and the coldest night dropped to 9.6°C on 2018-02-08.
How much warmer is Lanzarote than London in February?
Lanzarote's average daytime high is 18.5°C, compared with London's 7.9°C, a difference of 10.6°C. That is a substantial improvement for spending time outdoors, but it still means mild afternoons rather than summer heat. You will still want an evening layer.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 6 min, making Lanzarote a short-haul option for milder February weather. The trade-off is straightforward: a relatively short flight brings a warmer climate, but not reliably hot afternoons or warm sea swimming.
Should I choose February or a warmer month?
Choose February if mild temperatures and little rain matter more than heat. August, September and July are the strongest months overall in the island's ranking. They are better months to consider if February's mild-weather verdict does not match the holiday you want.
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