Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Playa Blanca
A quieter resort at Lanzarote's southern tip, with a marina, a seafront promenade and ferries across to Fuerteventura.
Best time to visit: All year; spring and autumn are warm without the summer crowds.
Local tip: The Papagayo coves are reached on a dirt road with a small entry fee, so bring cash.
Getting around: The resort is spread out, so a hire car helps; ferries to Corralejo take about 25 minutes.
Good to know: Lanzarote is windy, especially in summer, which keeps the heat pleasant but can make beaches blustery.
What to plan your trip around
- Papagayo Beaches
Sheltered coves in a protected natural area east of town.
- Marina Rubicón
A marina with restaurants and a weekly market.
- Los Hervideros
Lava caves where the waves crash through the rock.
- Timanfaya National Park
Volcanic landscapes about 30 minutes north.
Playa Blanca weather by month
Playa Blanca weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Playa Blanca gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 17°C | 12 mm | 73% |
| February | 19°C | 16°C | 14 mm | 75% |
| March | 19°C | 16°C | 11 mm | 77% |
| April | 20°C | 17°C | 5 mm | 77% |
| May | 21°C | 19°C | 4 mm | 78% |
| June | 22°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 80% |
| July | 23°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 83% |
| August | 24°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 84% |
| September | 25°C | 22°C | 2 mm | 79% |
| October | 24°C | 22°C | 19 mm | 77% |
| November | 22°C | 20°C | 24 mm | 75% |
| December | 20°C | 18°C | 8 mm | 74% |
Playa Blanca through the year
January · 19° / 17°C · 12 mm
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Only 2 months are cooler in Playa Blanca than January.
April · 20° / 17°C · 5 mm
- April brings mid-spring to Playa Blanca.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
July · 23° / 21°C · 1 mm
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Seasonally, July counts as mid-summer in Playa Blanca.
October · 24° / 22°C · 19 mm
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
- October is Playa Blanca's third warmest month.
The best time to visit Playa Blanca is January, February and March, when average highs are 19°C and rainfall is around 12 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Playa Blanca, season by season
December – February
Best time19° / 17°C · 11 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
March – May
Good20° / 17°C · 7 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good23° / 21°C · 1 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Playa Blanca?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Playa Blanca in January, February and March. Average highs are then 19°C.
- Why is January a good time to visit Playa Blanca?
- In January, Playa Blanca averages 19°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 12 mm of rain and 30% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Playa Blanca?
- September is the warmest month in Playa Blanca, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C.
- What is the coldest month in Playa Blanca?
- February is the coldest month in Playa Blanca: average highs of 19°C, dropping to 16°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Playa Blanca?
- November is the wettest month in Playa Blanca with about 24 mm of rain. The driest is June, with around 1 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Playa Blanca?
- Playa Blanca has no really bad month for weather: average highs stay between 19 and 25°C all year.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Playa Blanca?
- Yes. April and December sit just outside the best months for Playa Blanca, with average highs of 20°C and about 7 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Playa Blanca before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Playa Blanca from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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