La Gomera vs Lanzarote: weather compared
In October, La Gomera and Lanzarote have a similar subtropical climate. Lanzarote is about 1.7°C warmer.
October averages compared
| La Gomera | Lanzarote | |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 25.8° | 27.5° |
| Average low | 19.7° | 19.1° |
| Sea temperature | 23.8° | 22.6° |
| Rainy days | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Sunshine hours | — | 240 |
Right now, La Gomera has 83% of its beaches sunny versus 0% on Lanzarote.
Month-by-month comparison
| La Gomera | Lanzarote | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | Sea temperature | Average high | Sea temperature | |
| Jan | 20.6° | 20.2° | 21.7° | 19.4° |
| Feb | 20.6° | 19.6° | 22.2° | 18.6° |
| Mar | 21.4° | 19.5° | 23.6° | 18.6° |
| Apr | 22.0° | 19.9° | 24.4° | 18.8° |
| May | 23.1° | 20.6° | 25.8° | 19.6° |
| Jun | 24.5° | 21.7° | 27.3° | 20.7° |
| Jul | 26.4° | 22.4° | 28.9° | 21.3° |
| Aug | 27.3° | 23.2° | 29.9° | 21.9° |
| Sep | 26.7° | 23.9° | 29.0° | 22.7° |
| Oct | 25.8° | 23.8° | 27.5° | 22.6° |
| Nov | 23.6° | 22.8° | 24.9° | 21.2° |
| Dec | 21.5° | 21.4° | 22.7° | 19.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Which is warmer, La Gomera or Lanzarote?
In October, Lanzarote is about 1.7°C warmer than La Gomera (27.5°C vs 25.8°C average daytime high). Across the year the two islands stay within about 2.0°C, with Lanzarote a little warmer overall.
Which island has fewer rainy days?
Both are dry, especially in summer. The southern and eastern islands tend to be the driest; the table above shows the rainy-day average for each month.
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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.