Weather in Lanzarote in June

How June compares

June is the 5th warmest month of the year in Lanzarote and ranks 128th of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Within Spain it is 82nd of 87 (Spain in June). Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Lanzarote is 2.8°C warmer by day and 8.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in June

The typical June day in Lanzarote peaks at 22.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 17 days top 25°C and 1 in 143 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.3°C; one night in ten drops to 18.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 34.9°C (2017-06-23) and the coldest night 15.8°C (2018-06-02).

Rain in June

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 June was 2020 with 4 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 75%.

Sea temperature in June

The sea averages 20.6°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.8°C to 21.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:56 and sets about 20:55 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 44%.

Is June a good time to visit Lanzarote?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Lanzarote on our scoring are August, September, July.

Warm days, but not reliably hot

Expect warmth that is generally comfortable for being outdoors, rather than weather that makes you plan everything around avoiding midday heat. Days reach 25°C only 6% of the time, while 30°C is unusual, occurring on 1% of days. That makes June a sensible choice if you dislike strong heat, but a less suitable month if you want consistently hot afternoons. Pack light daytime clothing, while leaving room for an unusually warm spell rather than assuming every day will match the average. Midday can still be a sensible time to seek shade and take a break, even when the air temperature feels moderate.

Dry weather with plenty of daylight

Rain is unlikely to be the deciding factor for a June trip: there are about 0 rainy days, so outdoor plans have little reason to revolve around wet-weather alternatives. That does not mean every hour will be sunny. Expect about 7.8 hours of sunshine within 13.8 hours of daylight, leaving ample time to spread outdoor activities across the day rather than rushing them into the sunniest period. Humidity averages 75%, so loose, breathable clothing is a sensible choice. Sunglasses, sun cream and access to shade deserve more attention in your packing than heavy waterproofs, though dry averages are not a promise of completely rain-free weather.

Bracing swims and mild evenings

The sea is the main compromise in June. Its average temperature of 20.6°C is bracing, so a refreshing dip is a more realistic expectation than a bath-like swim. Across years, June sea temperatures range from 20°C to 22°C; if you are sensitive to cool water, do not make prolonged swimming the centre of your plans. Evenings are mild, with average night lows of 19.3°C, but a light layer is still useful for sitting outside. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 18.2°C or lower, so packing only daytime clothes could leave you wishing for something extra once the day cools.