Lanzarote in November: weather and who it suits

Daytime high: 21.3 C
Night low: 18.6 C
Sea temperature: 21.4 C
Days with rain: 2 of the month

By November, Lanzarote's average daytime high has eased to 21.3°C and the sea to 21.4°C. There are 5.4 hours of sunshine daily and 2 days with rain on average. It is cooler than October but warmer than December, suiting a flexible sightseeing trip with beach time when conditions and personal comfort allow.

Weather and sea

November averages a daytime high of 21.3°C, below October's 23.4°C but above December's 19.6°C. Nights average 18.6°C, compared with 20.5°C in October and 16.9°C in December. The sea cools too, from 22.6°C in October to 21.4°C in November, then 19.9°C in December. Sunshine does not follow quite the same pattern: November's 5.4 daily hours sit below both October's 6.3 and December's 5.5. Days with rain average 2, matching October and below December's 4. November therefore offers warmer air and water than December, but not more sunshine on these averages. Swimming comfort becomes a more personal judgement as the sea cools, and the monthly figures cannot establish conditions at any individual beach.

Sightseeing before sunbathing

November suits travellers who would still value their holiday if swimming became occasional rather than daily. A plan centred on Timanfaya National Park, Fundación César Manrique and Castillo de San José puts visits ahead of a daily sunbathing routine. Playa Dorada or Playa Grande can remain options without carrying the whole trip. The lower daytime average than October may appeal if you prefer less warmth while exploring, although personal comfort varies. This month does not suit someone who expects summer-like heat or wants to rely on warm-water bathing every day. It is also not automatically a sunnier choice than December: November's sunshine average is slightly lower. The practical advantage over December is warmer air and sea, alongside fewer days with rain.

October, November and December compared

Month	Day	Night	Sea	Rain days	Sunshine
October	23.4 C	20.5 C	22.6 C	2	6.3 h
November	21.3 C	18.6 C	21.4 C	2	5.4 h
December	19.6 C	16.9 C	19.9 C	4	5.5 h

Questions about November

Can you swim in Lanzarote in November?

Swimming may be comfortable for some travellers in November, but the 21.4°C sea average will feel cool to others. It is below October's 22.6°C and above December's 19.9°C. Treat swimming as an option rather than the foundation of every day, and assess local conditions separately: average water temperature is not a measure of swimming safety.

Is November or December better for Lanzarote?

November is the better fit if warmer air and sea are your priorities. Its daytime high averages 21.3°C against December's 19.6°C, and it averages 2 days with rain rather than 4. December has marginally more daily sunshine, at 5.5 hours against 5.4, so November's advantage is not a higher sunshine average.