Is it warm in Lanzarote in May?

Lanzarote is the westernmost island in the Canaries, so its climate sometimes resembles the one in the Sahara Desert. This means that during the month of May you can expect hot days and cool nights, with temperatures around 15 – 17°C, so remember to pack a cardigan or a light jacket when you come over.

Is May a good time to visit Lanzarote?

For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Lanzarote is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors. The hottest month of the year is August with an average daily maximum of 31 C and an average low of 22 C.

Which Canary Island is hottest in May?

Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are the hottest islands in May, with practically no rain predicted. However, the sea will be slightly warmer in Tenerife and Gran Canaria if you are planning to spend time on the beach.

Is the Canaries hot in May?

The great thing about the Canaries is the all-year-round sunshine on offer due to its location off the North African coast. In May, temperatures can reach the high twenties, but tend to average around 22C.

Is it windy in Lanzarote in May?

May can be quite a windy month here. Normal wind speeds are around 10 to 15KMH, but we often get periods where it gusts to around 40KMH during the month. Stronger winds in May are quite often accompanied by a calima (hot air being blown over from The Sahara) so it rarely feels cold when the wind blows.

Is Lanzarote Nice in May?

May is a great time to visit Lanzarote, Canary Islands. when the days are dry, warm and sunny and the nights are mild and pleasant.

Is Lanzarote busy in May?

The month of May is usually quiet and relaxed, with far few tourists compared to the following summer months. So if you want to avoid the crowds, you could opt for a holiday between March and May, just be careful to avoid Semana Santa.

Where is hotter in May Tenerife or Lanzarote?

As you can see, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are the warmest Canary Islands in May, but the differences are minimal, so the south of Gran Canaria and Tenerife will be pretty warm as well. At night you can expect temperatures around 17°C, so some of you might still need a jacket, especially on windy evenings.

How hot is Playa Blanca in May?

The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Playa Blanca in May is 17.0°C (62.6°F). The amount of rain in May is extremely low with an average of 2mm (0.1in). It rains on average a total of 0 days. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 24.7°C (76.46°F).