Lanzarote sea temperature
The sea around Lanzarote is currently about 23.9°C. It is warmest in September (around 22.7°C) and coolest in February (around 18.6°C).
That's about 1.2°C warmer than usual for this time of year.
Warm enough to swim comfortably without a wetsuit.
Measured sea temperature around Lanzarote — last 30 days
Over the last 14 days, the sea around Lanzarote averaged 24.1°C, with measured readings between 23.7°C and 24.7°C.
Show the daily measurements
| Day | Sea |
|---|---|
| 10 Sep | 23.9°C |
| 9 Sep | 24.1°C |
| 8 Sep | 24.6°C |
| 7 Sep | 23.8°C |
| 6 Sep | 23.8°C |
| 5 Sep | 23.8°C |
| 4 Sep | 24.6°C |
| 3 Sep | 24.6°C |
| 2 Sep | 24.0°C |
| 1 Sep | 23.9°C |
| 31 Aug | 24.1°C |
| 30 Aug | 23.7°C |
| 29 Aug | 24.1°C |
| 28 Aug | 24.7°C |
| 27 Aug | 23.9°C |
| 26 Aug | 23.9°C |
| 25 Aug | 23.9°C |
| 24 Aug | 23.8°C |
| 23 Aug | 23.8°C |
| 22 Aug | 23.8°C |
| 21 Aug | 23.7°C |
| 20 Aug | 23.9°C |
| 19 Aug | 23.8°C |
| 18 Aug | 23.7°C |
| 17 Aug | 23.6°C |
| 16 Aug | 23.9°C |
| 15 Aug | 23.7°C |
| 14 Aug | 23.7°C |
| 13 Aug | 23.2°C |
| 12 Aug | 23.7°C |
Lanzarote sea temperature month by month
| Month | Sea temperature | Swimming |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4° | Cool |
| February | 18.6° | Cool |
| March | 18.6° | Cool |
| April | 18.8° | Cool |
| May | 19.6° | Cool |
| June | 20.7° | Pleasant |
| July | 21.3° | Pleasant |
| August | 21.9° | Pleasant |
| September | 22.7° | Warm |
| October | 22.6° | Warm |
| November | 21.2° | Pleasant |
| December | 19.8° | Cool |
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in the sea in Lanzarote in winter?
Yes. Even in the coolest month (February) the sea around Lanzarote averages about 18.6°C — swimmable for many, especially with a short wetsuit. In summer it reaches around 22.7°C.
Which month has the warmest sea in Lanzarote?
September, when the sea around Lanzarote averages about 22.7°C.
Is the sea cold in Lanzarote?
Not very. The sea around Lanzarote stays mild all year, from about 18.6°C in February to 22.7°C in September.
How warm has the sea around Lanzarote been recently?
Over the last 14 days, the sea around Lanzarote averaged 24.1°C, with measured readings between 23.7°C and 24.7°C.
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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.