INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Lanzarote Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:52 (Atlantic/Canary)
Spain · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:52 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
23.1°C
73.6°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:52 (Atlantic/Canary). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.0°C above
The typical November average is 22.1°C (71.8°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 23.3°C, versus 23.2°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
The Canary Islands sit in the Atlantic. Water is usually milder year-round than the western Mediterranean, but trade winds and coast orientation change how it feels. Check the beach forecast, not only this island average.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Lanzarote, typical monthly averages range from about 19.0°C (66.2°F) in March to 23.3°C (73.9°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Lanzarote has been 23.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Lanzarote, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6–20.5°C | 20.0°C / 68.0°F |
| February | 18.5–19.8°C | 19.1°C / 66.4°F |
| March | 18.8–19.3°C | 19.0°C / 66.2°F |
| April | 19.5–20.2°C | 19.7°C / 67.5°F |
| May | 20.2–20.9°C | 20.5°C / 68.9°F |
| June | 20.6–23.2°C | 21.8°C / 71.2°F |
| July | 21.7–23.8°C | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
| August | 22.5–23.8°C | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
| September | 22.3–23.9°C | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| October | 22.3–23.9°C | 22.8°C / 73.0°F |
| November | 21.8–22.6°C | 22.1°C / 71.8°F |
| December | 20.4–21.3°C | 21.0°C / 69.8°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (28.88, -13.54). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Lanzarote in January
Typical January water temperature near Lanzarote is 20.0°C (68.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.6–20.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: December 21.0°C · February 19.1°C.
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Lanzarote in February
Typical February water temperature near Lanzarote is 19.1°C (66.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.5–19.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: January 20.0°C · March 19.0°C.
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Lanzarote in March
Typical March water temperature near Lanzarote is 19.0°C (66.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.8–19.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: February 19.1°C · April 19.7°C.
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Lanzarote in April
Typical April water temperature near Lanzarote is 19.7°C (67.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.5–20.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: March 19.0°C · May 20.5°C.
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Lanzarote in May
Typical May water temperature near Lanzarote is 20.5°C (68.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.2–20.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 19.7°C · June 21.8°C.
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Lanzarote in June
Typical June water temperature near Lanzarote is 21.8°C (71.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.6–23.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: May 20.5°C · July 22.6°C.
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Lanzarote in July
Typical July water temperature near Lanzarote is 22.6°C (72.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.7–23.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 21.8°C · August 23.3°C.
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Lanzarote in August
Typical August water temperature near Lanzarote is 23.3°C (73.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.5–23.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 22.6°C · September 23.0°C.
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Lanzarote in September
Typical September water temperature near Lanzarote is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.3–23.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 23.3°C · October 22.8°C.
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Lanzarote in October
Typical October water temperature near Lanzarote is 22.8°C (73.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.3–23.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 23.0°C · November 22.1°C.
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Lanzarote in November
Typical November water temperature near Lanzarote is 22.1°C (71.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.8–22.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 22.8°C · December 21.0°C.
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Lanzarote in December
Typical December water temperature near Lanzarote is 21.0°C (69.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.4–21.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 22.1°C · January 20.0°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 20.9°C / 69.6°F | 21.8°C / 71.3°F | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
| July | 22.1°C / 71.8°F | 23.6°C / 74.5°F | 25.5°C / 77.9°F |
| August | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 24.0°C / 75.2°F | 25.0°C / 77.0°F |
| September | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 24.3°C / 75.8°F | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
| October | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 23.5°C / 74.3°F | 24.6°C / 76.3°F |
| November | 22.8°C / 73.0°F | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 23.6°C / 74.5°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3811 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Lanzarote
Volcanic Canary island with Playa Chica's clear water and the Museo Atlántico statues.
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Lanzarote Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Lanzarote today?
The current sea surface temperature near Lanzarote is 23.1°C (73.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 23.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Lanzarote?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 23.3°C (73.9°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Lanzarote?
The water is typically coldest in March, at around 19.0°C (66.2°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Lanzarote today?
At 23.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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