Lanzarote sea temperature
The sea around Lanzarote is currently about 23.2°C. It is warmest in September (around 22.7°C) and coolest in February (around 18.6°C).
That's about 0.6°C warmer than usual for this time of year.
Warm enough to swim comfortably without a wetsuit.
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Sea temperature around Lanzarote — last 30 days
Over the last 14 days, the sea around Lanzarote averaged 23.5°C, with daily values between 23.1°C and 24.1°C.
Show the daily values
| Day | Sea |
|---|---|
| 25 Oct | 23.2°C |
| 24 Oct | 23.2°C |
| 23 Oct | 23.3°C |
| 22 Oct | 23.1°C |
| 21 Oct | 24.0°C |
| 20 Oct | 24.0°C |
| 19 Oct | 23.1°C |
| 18 Oct | 23.1°C |
| 17 Oct | 23.2°C |
| 16 Oct | 24.0°C |
| 15 Oct | 24.1°C |
| 14 Oct | 24.0°C |
| 13 Oct | 23.9°C |
| 12 Oct | 23.1°C |
| 11 Oct | 23.1°C |
| 10 Oct | 23.8°C |
| 9 Oct | 23.8°C |
| 8 Oct | 23.8°C |
| 7 Oct | 24.2°C |
| 6 Oct | 24.1°C |
| 5 Oct | 24.2°C |
| 4 Oct | 24.1°C |
| 3 Oct | 24.3°C |
| 2 Oct | 24.3°C |
| 1 Oct | 24.4°C |
| 30 Sep | 25.0°C |
| 29 Sep | 25.0°C |
| 28 Sep | 24.7°C |
| 27 Sep | 24.3°C |
| 26 Sep | 24.2°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 23.5°C, with daily values between 23.1°C and 24.1°C.
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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.