After last week's cloudier, showery end it is a return to proper late summer, mostly clear skies, warm nights and only a passing band of cloud midweek to interrupt the sunshine. The winds stay light throughout, a gentle northerly rarely troubling 25 km/h.
There is very little to tell one day from the next. Every day reaches 30°C, the overnight lows hold at 20°C to 23°C so there is no real cool-down after dark, and the only variation is some thicker cloud around Wednesday, which carries a small chance of a shower before clearing. By the weekend it is back to clear skies and full sun.
Lanzarote weather forecast
Lanzarote weather forecast
24 - 30 August 2026Source: AEMET (Spanish State Meteorological Agency)
| Day | Low | High | Conditions | UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunday 24 August |
20°C | 30°C | 9 | 0% | |
Monday 25 August |
22°C | 30°C | 10 | 0% | |
Tuesday 26 August |
22°C | 30°C | 9 | 0% | |
Wednesday 27 August · Cloudiest |
22°C | 30°C | 9 | 20% | |
Thursday 28 August |
23°C | 30°C | 10 | 0% | |
Friday 29 August |
22°C | 30°C | – | 5% | |
Saturday 30 August · Clearest |
22°C | 30°C | – | 0% |
It is about as settled as a week gets here. Highs sit at 30°C every single day, the rain risk is almost nil apart from a slim chance around Wednesday, and the light winds mean even the exposed coasts are calmer than they have been of late. AEMET has no weather warnings in place for the island.
The UV index runs at 9 for most of the week, touching 10 on Monday and Thursday, which is right at the top of the very high band. At this level unprotected skin can start to burn in around twenty minutes, and the midweek cloud makes little difference, plenty of ultraviolet passes straight through a thin or hazy sky, so the burn risk is much the same whether the sun is out or hidden.
Factor 30 or higher applied before you go out, a fresh coat around the middle of the day, and a hat and sunglasses for anything spent walking or on the water. Get into that habit on the first day and sunburn never gets the chance to spoil the holiday.
This is a week for making the most of the outdoors, with clear, warm days from start to finish and only Wednesday's cloud to work around. Every day reaches 30°C, the evenings stay warm enough to eat outside without a second thought, and the light winds make the beaches and the water more comfortable than during a stiff northerly.
Saturday is the pick of the week for guaranteed sunshine, though in truth any day will serve. The one to keep half an eye on is Wednesday, when the cloud thickens and there is a small chance of a shower, though it is likely to pass quickly and leave the day largely intact.
With the wind staying light all week, the usual gap between the breezy north and the sheltered south matters less than it often does. Most of the coast is comfortable, with Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and the Papagayo beaches the most sheltered, and Costa Teguise and Famara catching what little breeze there is. The sea is at its August warmest, so a midday swim is a pleasure rather than a shock to the system.
Inland runs hotter and stiller. Around Timanfaya, La Geria and the villages of Tinajo and Yaiza, the black volcanic ground holds the heat through the afternoon and there is little coastal air to take the edge off. At a steady 30°C the lava fields are hard going by late morning, so save the volcanic walks for the early hours.
Take Care in High Temperatures
Nothing this week is extreme by Canarian standards, but a run of warm days and warm nights takes it out of you, especially if you have just arrived off a cooler flight home. Factor 30 as a minimum, reapplied through the day, and covered up properly with a hat and loose clothing.
Two to three litres of water a day for most adults, and more if you are active. Drinks by the pool are part of the fun, but alcohol works against you in this heat, so keep water going alongside. Children, older visitors and anyone with a heart or breathing condition should stay out of the direct sun between 11am and 4pm, and it is worth watching the group for the early signs of too much sun, headaches, dizziness or someone going quiet.
Beaches, Boats and Early Starts
With the wind light and the sea settled, this is a good week to be on the water. The crossing to La Graciosa from Órzola and the smaller boat trips should run smoothly, and if you fancy a day out at sea a catamaran cruise down to Papagayo is hard to beat in conditions like these, calm water, warm sun and an open bar.
Walkers and cyclists should still make an early start, before eight if you can, while the air is cool and the sun is low. By late morning the heat builds quickly, particularly inland, and there is little shade on the volcanic trails. Do the active things early and save the beach and the pool for the fierce middle of the day, and the settled weather this week rewards a bit of planning around the sun.
