Playa Blanca weather by month

When to go to Playa Blanca

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: none reach a 25°C average here, so Playa Blanca suits city breaks and walking more than beach holidays; the warmest is August. December is the wettest month (17 mm, about 3 rainy days) and June the driest (0 mm). The sea is warmest in September at 22.9°C and coolest in March at 18.2°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE, 24 km from Playa Blanca) takes roughly 4 h 12 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Atlantic/Canary.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Playa Blanca between 1991 and 2020 reached 35.1°C on 26 August 2020; the coldest fell to 10.8°C on 8 February 2018. In August one day in ten tops 26.6°C and about 3% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 14.1°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 2004 with 68 mm, against a December average of 17 mm.

Winter into early spring: mild days, cooler swimming

December through March suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without much heat, but it is not the strongest period for a swimming-led holiday. December averages 20°C by day, easing to 19°C in January, February and March. Nights sit at 16°C or 17°C, so pack a jumper or light jacket rather than relying entirely on summer clothes. December is the wettest month, though it averages just 3 rain days; the following months average 2. The sea drops from 20°C in December to 18°C in February and March, which may feel too cool for lingering in the water. March brings more sunshine than midwinter, but no increase in average daytime warmth.

Spring into early summer: gradual warmth, less rain

April, May and June bring a steady improvement rather than a sudden switch to hot weather. April averages 20°C by day and 17°C at night, so light daytime clothing with an evening layer is a sensible combination. May reaches 21°C, while June rises to 22°C with nights averaging 20°C. This period suits travellers who want outdoor time without choosing the hottest part of the year. April averages 1 rain day, falling to 0 in May and June, although that is not a guarantee of dry weather throughout a stay. Swimming becomes more appealing as the sea warms from 19°C in April to 21°C in June; choose June over April if water temperature matters.

Summer and autumn: warmest days, then warmer-water value

July and August are the strongest choices for sunshine, both averaging 9 hours daily. July reaches 24°C by day, while August is the hottest month at around 25°C. Plan shade breaks around midday, even though these averages suggest warmth rather than intense heat. September keeps the 25°C daytime average and has warmer water than August, making it especially well suited to swimming. October remains appealing at 24°C, with the sea holding at 23°C, but sunshine falls to 6 hours and rain becomes more likely than in summer. November eases to 22°C by day, with the sea also at 22°C. It suits those happy to trade summer sunshine for milder days and comfortable outdoor evenings with a layer handy.