Lanzarote in July: sunshine, swimming and trade-offs

Daytime high: 23.7 C
Night low: 20.5 C
Sea temperature: 21.5 C
Days with rain: 0 of the month

For the highest daily sunshine average in Lanzarote, July leads with 8.9 hours. Daytime highs average 23.7°C, nights 20.5°C and the sea 21.5°C, with 0 days with rain on average. It is warmer than June but cooler than August, suiting beach-led holidays while falling short of the year's warmest swimming water.

July air and water

July adds warmth across the board compared with June: daytime highs move from 22.4°C to 23.7°C, nights from 19.3°C to 20.5°C, and the sea from 20.6°C to 21.5°C. August takes those averages higher again, reaching 24.7°C by day, 21.5°C at night and 22.3°C in the sea. Sunshine is the exception to that upward sequence. July's 8.9 hours daily exceeds both June's 7.8 and August's 8.6, giving it the highest monthly sunshine average. All these months average 0 days with rain, so that measure does little to distinguish them. July is a strong choice for sunshine, but neither its sunshine figure nor its rain average guarantees the conditions on a particular day. Its sea is warmer than June's, not the year's warmest.

Putting beaches before sightseeing

July suits an itinerary that gives substantial time to beaches such as Playa Grande, Playa Dorada or Playas de Papagayo, while retaining visits to places such as Jameos del Agua and Castillo de San José. Its 21.5°C sea average makes swimming a stronger part of the plan than in June if warmer water matters to you. The higher sunshine average also gives a clear reason to choose July over August without claiming every day will be sunny. July is less suitable for travellers whose priority is cooler conditions for extensive outdoor sightseeing: June has lower daytime and night-time averages. For those focused on the warmest available swimming, August's 22.3°C sea offers more warmth, and September's 22.9°C exceeds both.

June, July and August compared

Month	Day	Night	Sea	Sunshine
June	22.4 C	19.3 C	20.6 C	7.8 h
July	23.7 C	20.5 C	21.5 C	8.9 h
August	24.7 C	21.5 C	22.3 C	8.6 h

Questions about July

Is July the hottest month in Lanzarote?

July is not Lanzarote's hottest month; August is. July's average daytime high is 23.7°C, compared with August's 24.7°C, and its nights average 20.5°C against 21.5°C. July does have the higher daily sunshine average, at 8.9 hours rather than 8.6, so sunshine and temperature point to different choices.

Should I choose June or July for Lanzarote?

Choose July for warmer swimming and more average daily sunshine, or June for lower temperatures. July's sea averages 21.5°C compared with June's 20.6°C, while sunshine rises from 7.8 to 8.9 hours daily. June's 22.4°C daytime high, against July's 23.7°C, may suit you better if outdoor sightseeing matters more than beach time.