Your November weather guide
WarmWeather in Lanzarote in November
Lanzarote in November is a good choice for mild warmth rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 21.3°C suit spending time outdoors without planning everything around the heat, while nights average 18.6°C. The catch is the sea: at 21.4°C, it is bracing rather than comfortably warm. For a UK traveller, the appeal is warmer days and generally dry weather, provided swimming and strong sunshine are not your main 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
- 21.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 23°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +10.9°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 21.4°C
- year to year: 20°C to 22°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.4h
- 51% of 10.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 2
- 12 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 3%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.2°C
- 2020-11-18
- Record low 1991-2020
- 13.3°C
- 2018-11-24
- 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 November compares
November is the 6th warmest month of the year in Lanzarote and ranks 58th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Spain it is 22nd of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Lanzarote is 10.9°C warmer by day and 13.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Lanzarote peaks at 21.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 38 days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.6°C; one night in ten drops to 16.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 30.2°C (2020-11-18) and the coldest night 13.3°C (2018-11-24).
Rain in November
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 12 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2014 with 72 mm, the driest 1998 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 21.4°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.4°C to 22.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:18 and sets about 18:01 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is November 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 enough for light clothes, not reliable heat
Pack light clothes for the daytime, but leave room for a jumper or light jacket for evenings. The average night is mild, though the coldest 10% of nights fall to 16.5°C or lower, so an entirely summer wardrobe is a gamble. Properly hot afternoons are unusual: only 3% of days reach 25°C. That makes November better suited to travellers who want to spend time outside comfortably than those seeking heat from morning to evening. You need not build the whole day around avoiding midday temperatures, but sun protection still belongs in your bag. Keep sunbathing plans flexible rather than making them the measure of a successful trip.
Mostly dry, with sunshine rather than all-day sun
Rain is unlikely to dominate your plans, with about 2 rainy days during the month. That supports a fairly relaxed approach to outdoor days, although it does not guarantee your particular stay will be dry. Sunshine averages about 5.4 hours out of 10.5 hours of daylight, so expect a mix rather than uninterrupted blue skies. Make use of brighter spells for sitting outside or heading into the sea, and keep a light waterproof handy rather than packing for persistent rain. November suits someone happy with pleasant outdoor weather and some cloud; it is a less convincing choice if constant sunshine is the main reason for going.
A little perspective
Lanzarote through the year
November 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% |
| 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% |
| NovemberSelected | 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 November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lanzarote hot in November?
Lanzarote is warm in November: the average daytime high is 21.3°C and nights average 18.6°C. Roughly 1 in 38 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Lanzarote in November?
The sea around Lanzarote averages 21.4°C in November, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 22°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lanzarote in November?
Lanzarote sees about 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 12 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2014 (72 mm) and the driest was 1998 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lanzarote in November?
Lanzarote gets around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lanzarote compare with the UK in November?
Lanzarote is on average 10.9°C warmer than London by day in November (21.3°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Lanzarote?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Lanzarote reached 30.2°C on 2020-11-18, and the coldest night dropped to 13.3°C on 2018-11-24.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in November?
The sea averages 21.4°C, with a year-to-year range of 20°C to 22°C. That puts it in the bracing category. Swimming may suit you if you tolerate cooler water, but do not expect a reliably warm sea.
How much warmer is Lanzarote than London?
The average daytime high is 21.3°C in Lanzarote, compared with 10.4°C in London - a difference of 10.9°C. That is a substantial lift in daytime warmth, though it means mild holiday weather rather than dependable summer heat.
Is Lanzarote a short-haul option for November warmth?
Yes. The flight from London takes about 4 hours 6 minutes, making Lanzarote a short-haul option for warmer November days. The trade-off is that you are choosing mild warmth and generally dry conditions, not reliable hot weather.
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