Your July weather guide
WarmWeather in Lanzarote in July
July is a good choice for Lanzarote if you want dry, warm weather rather than intense heat. Average daytime highs are 23.7°C, with nights staying mild at 20.5°C. The catch is the sea: at 21.5°C, it can feel bracing rather than comfortably warm. For a UK traveller, this suits a holiday spent outdoors with swimming as an option, but it is less convincing if hot afternoons and bath-like water are your priorities.
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
- 23.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 20.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 19°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +1.9°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 21.5°C
- year to year: 21°C to 22°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.9h
- 65% of 13.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 0 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days over 25°C
- 13%
- 1% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 34.5°C
- 2017-07-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 18.1°C
- 1991-07-01
- 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 July compares
July is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Lanzarote and ranks 129th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Spain it is 81st of 87 (Spain in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Lanzarote is 1.9°C warmer by day and 7.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Lanzarote peaks at 23.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 8 days top 25°C and 1 in 111 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.5°C; one night in ten drops to 19.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 34.5°C (2017-07-28) and the coldest night 18.1°C (1991-07-01).
Rain in July
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 0 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1995 with 0 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 79%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 21.5°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.7°C to 22.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:06 and sets about 20:55 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 35%.
Is July a good time to visit Lanzarote?
Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Lanzarote on our scoring are August, September, July.
Warm days without much extreme heat
Light summer clothes should cover most daytime plans, and the mild nights mean you are unlikely to need heavy evening layers. A light extra layer is still sensible if you tend to feel cool when sitting outside. July is among Lanzarote's warmer months, but that does not make it a particularly hot summer destination. Only 13% of days reach 25°C, so plan around comfortable warmth rather than expecting every afternoon to be hot. Humidity averages 79%, which may make conditions feel muggy at times. Keep more active plans flexible around midday and take breaks if you feel warm, rather than assuming the moderate average rules out hotter spells.
Dry weather is the draw; the sea is the compromise
Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans: July has about 0 rainy days, making it a strong choice if avoiding wet weather matters more than chasing high temperatures. There is about 8.9 hours of sunshine within 13.7 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of time outdoors without implying clear skies all day. Pack sun protection and leave room for shade during the middle of the day. Swimming is a more personal call. The sea's year-to-year range is 21°C to 22°C, so it sits around the boundary between bracing and comfortable. If you dislike a cool first dip, do not make long swims the centre of your holiday; dry weather does not necessarily mean warm water.
A little perspective
Lanzarote through the year
July 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% |
| 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lanzarote hot in July?
Lanzarote is warm in July: the average daytime high is 23.7°C and nights average 20.5°C. Roughly 1 in 8 July days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Lanzarote in July?
The sea around Lanzarote averages 21.5°C in July, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 21°C to 22°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lanzarote in July?
Lanzarote sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 0 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 (0 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lanzarote in July?
Lanzarote gets around 8.9 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 13.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lanzarote compare with the UK in July?
Lanzarote is on average 1.9°C warmer than London by day in July (23.7°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Lanzarote?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Lanzarote reached 34.5°C on 2017-07-28, and the coldest night dropped to 18.1°C on 1991-07-01.
Is Lanzarote much warmer than London in July?
Not by daytime averages. Lanzarote's high is 23.7°C compared with London's 21.8°C, a difference of 1.9°C. Go for warm, dry outdoor weather, but do not expect a dramatic jump in daytime temperature.
Does July regularly reach 30°C?
No. Only 1% of July days reach 30°C, so that level of heat is unusual rather than typical. July is better suited to travellers who prefer moderate warmth, though hotter spells remain possible.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 6 min, putting Lanzarote within short-haul reach. That makes July a practical option if you want warm, dry holiday weather without choosing a long-haul destination.
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