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Lanzarote in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Lanzarote in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, beach holidays and family holidays. Days are around 21 °C (mild), and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.

Vulkanlandschaft im Timanfaya auf LanzaroteLanzarote · MayPhoto: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
21 °C
Night
18 °C
Sea
20 °C
Rainy days
0 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
78 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood72/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent95/100
FamilyGood70/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 0 rainy days)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
19
J
19
F
19
M
20
A
21
M
22
J
23
J
24
A
24
S
24
O
22
N
20
D
Rainy daysdays
4
J
3
F
2
M
1
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
1
S
2
O
4
N
5
D

Similar destinations in May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Lanzarote in May?

Daytime highs average around 21 °C, with nights around 18 °C.

Can you swim in Lanzarote in May?

The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Lanzarote in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 0 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.