Lanzarote in March: spring weather and sea guide

Daytime high: 19.1 C
Night low: 15.9 C
Sea temperature: 18.1 C
Days with rain: 2 of the month

Although March brings a higher daytime average of 19.1°C, the sea stays at February's 18.1°C. Sunshine reaches 6.8 hours daily, matching April, and days with rain average 2. The balance favours sightseeing with beach time alongside it; travellers putting warm-water swimming first have stronger reasons to consider later months instead.

Spring warmth has limits

March's daytime high averages 19.1°C, between February's 18.5°C and April's 19.8°C. Nights also warm gradually, moving from 15.5°C in February to 15.9°C in March and 16.6°C in April. The sunshine change is less uniform: March's 6.8 hours daily exceeds February's 6.1 but is identical to April's figure. Days with rain average 2, unchanged from February, before falling to 1 in April. Sea temperature remains at 18.1°C, matching February, then rises to 18.6°C in April. March therefore offers an improvement in air temperature without a corresponding improvement in water temperature. It is sensible to separate expectations for sitting by the sea from expectations for spending time in it, rather than treating the arrival of spring as proof of warm swimming conditions.

Mix visits with beach stops

March suits a mixed itinerary in which attractions are the framework and beach time can expand or contract with conditions. Mirador del Río, Jardín de Cactus and Fundación César Manrique offer named places around which to organise visits; Teguise or Haría could also have a place in the plan. A stop at Playa de Famara or Caletón Blanco need not depend on going into the water. This month does not suit someone who would regard cool swimming temperatures as a wasted holiday. Compared with February, the extra average sunshine gives a reason to favour March for outdoor time. Compared with April, it has the same sunshine figure but lower air and sea temperatures, so the benefit is not steadily increasing on every measure.

February, March and April compared

Month	Day	Night	Sea	Rain days	Sunshine
February	18.5 C	15.5 C	18.1 C	2	6.1 h
March	19.1 C	15.9 C	18.1 C	2	6.8 h
April	19.8 C	16.6 C	18.6 C	1	6.8 h

Questions about March

Is Lanzarote hot in March?

March is mild rather than reliably hot, with an average daytime high of 19.1°C. Nights average 15.9°C, so an extra layer remains useful after daytime outings. Daily sunshine averages 6.8 hours, up from February's 6.1, but sunshine duration should not be mistaken for high temperatures or a guarantee of clear weather throughout your stay.

Is March or April better for Lanzarote?

April is the better fit if higher temperatures and fewer average rain days matter most. Its daytime high is 19.8°C against March's 19.1°C, and its sea averages 18.6°C rather than 18.1°C. Both months have 6.8 hours of daily sunshine, so April offers no increase on that measure despite the gradual warming.