Lanzarote Weather May Averages, Canary Islands

What's The Weather Like in Lanzarote 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. 

How Hot Is Lanzarote In May?

As the spring season progresses, the temperatures continue to rise in May. During this month, the average temperature for the island is 21°C. created by average highs of 25°C in the middle of the day and 17°C after dark.

Warmest and Coldest May Temperatures In May

The highest temperature ever registered in Lanzarote in May is 36.6°C, which was recorded in May 1986 at Lanzarote Airport. The lowest was 11.5°C in May 1989.

Does It Rain Much In Lanzarote In May?

During May there's an average of just 2mm of precipitation that falls over one day on average.

May Sunshine Hours In Lanzarote

Throughout May, Lanzarote boasts an average of ten hours of sunshine every day, alongside median cloud coverage which gradually decreases as the month develops.

Sea Temperature In Lanzarote In May

Because of Lanzarote's year-round warm temperatures, the average sea temperature for the waters which surround the island is a pleasant 19°C in May definitely warm enough to go swimming in.

Is Lanzarote WIndy In May?

Over the course of an average May, wind speeds vary between light and fresh breezes.

Unusual Weather In Lanzarote In May

Fierce sand storms blown over from the west coast of Africa (known locally as siroccos and calimas) are common weather conditions throughout in Lanzarote, even more so during the warmer months, such as May.

These don't pose any real danger but they do bring extremely high temperatures up to 20°C higher than normal  low visibility and general discomfort for everyone.

Lanzarote Hotels in May 

Las Costas Hotel

Las Costas Hotel is a four-star hotel located directly on the Los Pocillos beach in Puerto del Carmen. Situated in a quiet area, yet still within walking distance of international bars, restaurants and shops, this hotel features 187 units: standard rooms with garden views, standard rooms with sea views and standard adapted rooms with garden views. Family rooms and junior suites are also available to book if you call the hotel directly. Each room features a balcony or terrace, satellite TV, air conditioning and free internet access.

The hotel has direct access to the beach, one adults' swimming pool, one children's pool, Jacuzzi, hair dressing salon, gym, sauna, children's play area and free WiFi zone. Daytime and evening entertainment for adults and children is also organised. Onsite dining options include one restaurant which serves Canarian and international cuisine. You can pay for diving courses at the Los Pocillos beach and there's a golf course within a 3km drive.

Hotel Lanzarote Village

The four-star Hotel Lanzarote Village is another option when it comes to beachfront accommodation in Lanzarote. Also located in Puerto del Carmen just steps away from Los Pocillos beach, this modern hotel is located opposite a large shopping centre full of local and international restaurants, bars and shops. Within the hotel you'll find 198 double rooms, 11 junior suites, two family rooms and four adapted rooms for wheelchair users. Most rooms have sea views and all have small fridges, air conditioning, satellite TV, free tea/coffee making facilities and paid WiFi access.

Onsite dining options include one buffet restaurant which serves Canarian and international cuisine and pool bar which serves snacks and drinks. Other services and facilities include swimming pools, Jacuzzi, mini gym, tennis court, children's play park, free car park, free WiFi access and daytime and evening entertainment. Guests can also pay for massages at the nearby Las Costas hotel.

Plaza Palmeras

Plaza Palmeras is also situated in Puerto del Carmen, just 200m away from the beach. This holiday complex is comprised of 115 bungalow-like one-bedroom apartments, some of which comes with swimming pool views. Each white-washed apartment features the essentials, including a full bathroom with bath, living room with sofa and TV, kitchen with tea/coffee making facilities, bedroom with two double beds and balcony or terrace.

Within the complex you'll find two swimming pools surrounded by sun loungers and pool bar which hosts live entertainment and weekly barbecues. Although onsite services and facilities are limited, the seafront Avenida de Las Playas is only a short walk away, along which you'll find many supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars.

Costa Sal

If you want to be close to the airport, consider staying at Costa Sal. This hotel is located just 6km from Lanzarote Airport, 200m away from the nearest commercial centre packed with bars, restaurants, supermarkets and shops, 200m away from the closest white sandy beach and 50m away from the bus stop which offers an hourly service to Arrecife, Playa Honda and Costa Teguise. Costa Sal is set amongst 13 acres of landscaped gardens and provides accommodation in the shape of studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, bungalows, villas and villa suites.

Onsite dining options include Coopers Bar which serves local beer, wine, cocktails, breakfast and lunch, plus Zest Restaurant which serves Canarian cuisine, daily specials, weekly barbecues on Tuesday nights and themed evenings throughout the week. Onsite services and facilities include two adult swimming pools, two children's swimming pools, supermarket, tennis courts, padel courts, sauna, massages, playground and paid WiFi access.

Nautilus Lanzarote

The four-star Nautilus Lanzarote is an award-winning complex in Puerto del Carmen, comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Each modern apartment features a living/dining room with sofa bed, HDTV with USB plug, bedroom/s with ceiling fan/s, complete kitchen with hob, oven, fridge, toaster, tea/coffee maker and microwave, bathroom with eco-friendly soap, private terrace with furniture and free WiFi access.

Onsite services and amenities include two heated swimming pools with hydraulic chair lift for disabled guests, supermarket open every day, children's playground, minigolf, free WiFi access, library and free parking. There is one onsite restaurant where breakfast is served, but you'll find loads more restaurants, cafes and bars in the shopping centre 100 metres away from the hotel. Nautilus Lanzarote is best known for its artwork which you'll find throughout the rooms, gardens and common areas of the hotel in the form of artisan crafts, paintings, mosaics and sculptures.

Lanzarote Beach for May 

Playa del Janubio

If you want to try your hand at surfing, head for the remote Playa del Janubio. Whilst this dark, volcanic beach is best known for its incredible surfing opportunities for most of the year, the sea is almost completely calm in summer, making May your last chance to ride the waves. This exposed beach features a reef break with reliable surf which comes from groundswells from the west.

The best winds come from east northeast and the beach break provides both left and right handers. Because great surfs are available at all stages of the tide, you'll always be able to catch the waves whatever time of day you visit. Make sure you keep an eye out for the rocks in the line up when surfing in order to avoid injury. Due to the intense winds and lack of facilities, this beach is best left to the surfers, not the sunbathers.

Surf School Lanzarote At Playa del Janubio

Although the waves tend to calm down around Playa del Janubio in May, the waves and swells around the rest of the island are just beginning to become strong and consistent and the wind conditions are at their peak during this month. This makes May the perfect time to get to grips with wind-based water sports. Surf School Lanzarote is known as "Europe's finest surf school" and offers beginner surf courses which cover types of rips, wave info, surfing history, surfboard design, surfing rules, how tides work, surfing fitness, types of surf spots, surf prediction, catching waves, paddling techniques and places to surf.

Classes are held in small groups of 1-8 people, with soft boards for total beginners and fibreglass boards for more intermediate levels. Everyone learns their first techniques on the sand before heading into the sea a few days later.

Las Cucharas

As well as regular surfing, May is also a great month to have a go at windsurfing, thanks to the strong wind and wave conditions. Windsurf Paradise is a popular sports club based at Las Cucharas in the north east of the island one of the best beaches for wind-based water sports. This beach features a sheltered bay for beginners and plenty of open, un-protected space for more advanced wind surfers. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and private courses are available each of which is 90-minutes long. But if you know your stuff and don't need any help, you can also rent boards with wavesails, freemove sails and freeride sails, wetsuits and harnesses from the centre.

Things to do in Lanzarote in May 

Fishing With Lanzarote Fishing Charter

May is one of the best months of the year for big game fishing in Lanzarote. At this time of year, the sea is teeming with lemon fish, wahoo and yellow fin tuna which are attracted to the waters around the island due to the increase in sea water temperature which occurs during this month. Lanzarote Fishing Charter offers a half day, full day and per hour fishing excursions from Puerto Calero which include speed trolling and bottom fishing using live and natural bait.

Lanzarote has a very close drop off point, so the boat doesn't need to travel far before you'll be in close vicinity to a wealth of fishing opportunities. On the trip, you're free to choose your favourite fishing technique they have the bait and equipment for almost all types of fishing and you can relax knowing that there are several fishing experts onboard if you need a hand with anything.

Gran Casino de Lanzarote

Located in the centre of Puerto del Carmen, Gran Casino de Lanzarote is a great place to go if the May sunshine gets too much for you. The summer and winter months are the busiest times of the year for Lanzarote casinos, making May the perfect time to go in order to avoid lengthy queues and waiting.

At Gran Casino de Lanzarote you'll find: 39 slot machines some of which are exclusive to Lanzarote, video roulette, black jack, American roulette and three-card poker. Chips start from only 00.01, making the casino open to all budgets. In addition to the games, Gran Casino de Lanzarote also features one bar, one snack bar and one restaurant.