Lanzarote weather in December

Lanzarote in December: expect average daytime highs of 22.7°C, nights around 14.9°C, a sea temperature of 19.8°C and about 3.2 rainy days. That comes with around 208 hours of sunshine, making it one of Europe's sunniest winter escapes.

Lanzarote climate averages in December

Monthly climate normals, Lanzarote Aeropuerto, Arrecife (NOAA-NCEI, 1991-2020). Sea temperature from multi-year averages.
Average high22.7 °C
Average low14.9 °C
Sea temperature19.8 °C
Rainy days3.2
Sunshine hours208
Sunrise / sunset (mid-month)07:40 / 17:58
Daylight (mid-month)10 h 19 min

Lanzarote weather month by month

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanzarote warm in December?

Yes. Lanzarote in December has average daytime highs of 22.7°C and mild nights around 14.9°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.

Can you swim in the sea on Lanzarote in December?

The sea around Lanzarote averages 19.8°C in December — cool, but still swimmable for many, especially with a short wetsuit.

Does it rain much on Lanzarote in December?

Not much. Lanzarote sees about 3.2 rainy days on average in December, so most days stay dry and sunny.

What should I pack for Lanzarote in December?

Light summer clothing for the daytime, a light layer for the evenings, plus sun cream and sunglasses — the UV stays high even in winter.

What time does it get dark in Lanzarote in December?

In Lanzarote in December the sun sets at around 17:58 and rises at around 07:40 (mid-month, local time), giving roughly 10 h 19 min of daylight.

Weather in resorts and towns on Lanzarote

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.

Car hire · Lanzarote Compare cars →