Weather in Lanzarote in October

How October compares

October is the 4th warmest month of the year in Lanzarote and ranks 68th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Spain it is 26th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Lanzarote is 8.8°C warmer by day and 12.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Lanzarote peaks at 23.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 9 days top 25°C and 1 in 100 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.5°C; one night in ten drops to 18.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 34.1°C (2017-10-14) and the coldest night 15.6°C (2020-10-23).

Rain in October

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 October was 2015 with 56 mm, the driest 1998 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 75%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 22.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.6°C to 23.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:56 and sets about 19:25 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 44%.

Is October 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 and mild evenings, rather than peak heat

Lanzarote's average daytime high is 8.8°C above London's October figure, so the change should feel noticeable without usually being overpowering. Pack light daytime clothing, with a light layer for evenings: the average night low is 20.5°C, though cooler nights can reach 18.8°C or below. Humidity averages 75%, so the warmth may feel a little sticky at times. If you like spending time outdoors without persistent high heat, October is a sensible fit. If your priority is reliably hot afternoons, it is less convincing: only 11% of days reach 25°C. Keep sun protection handy even when the temperature feels comfortable, and leave room to slow down at midday on warmer days.

Swimming weather, with room for cloud and occasional rain

The sea is warm enough for swimming on the supplied temperature measure, averaging 22.6°C, with a year-to-year range of 22°C to 23°C. That makes October a reasonable choice if swimming matters as much as sitting in the sun, although personal tolerance still counts. Expect a mix of sunshine and cloud rather than clear skies throughout: average sunshine is about 6.3 hours within 11.3 hours of daylight. Rain is usually a small part of the month, with about 2 days recording at least 1 mm. You need not build the whole trip around wet-weather alternatives, but keeping outdoor plans flexible is sensible. Pack swimwear and sun protection, and treat a cloudy spell as a reason to adjust rather than abandon the day.