December · Spain
Best time to visit Lanzarote in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lanzarote in December
Average temperature 18°C, 16 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Lanzarote scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lanzarote is a volcanic island of black lava fields, whitewashed villages, and vineyards planted in ash hollows, shaped in part by César Manrique.
December in Lanzarote: strong conditions, 9th of 12
December averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 daylight hours.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lanzarote in December?
- In December, Lanzarote averages 18°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lanzarote?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lanzarote in December?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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