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Lanzarote in April

Weather, crowds, daylight and public holidays in Lanzarote in April, with data from AEMET, INE and BOE.

Not a recommended month High 24 °C · 1.3 rainy days Hotel occupancy 74% Sun 07:27 to 20:21 2 public holidays
Verdict for April

April is not one of the recommended months for Lanzarote

The months the guide recommends are May.

In April, the average high is 23.5 °C and the low 15.7 °C. It rains 1.3 days and there are 255 hours of sun (Lanzarote Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).

Compared with the recommended months, April has fewer hours of sun (255 against 297) and higher average hotel rates (€149 against €124).

Weather
High 23.5 °C · low 15.7 °C · 1.3 rainy days
Hotel occupancy
74% (yearly average: 74%)
Daylight
07:27 to 20:21 (12 h 53 min)
Public holidays
2
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Weather

The weather in Lanzarote in April

AEMET climate normals (1981-2010) from the Lanzarote Aeropuerto station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.

April against the rest of the year

April against the rest of the year
AprilRecommended months (average)Year (average)
Avg. high (°C)23.524.624.8
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)1.30.41.6
Hours of sunshine255297248

In March, the average high is 22.9 °C with 2.4 rainy days; in May, 24.6 °C with 0.4 rainy days.

All 12 months

All 12 months
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. high (°C)20.721.322.923.524.626.328.229.128.626.724.221.8
Avg. low (°C)14.014.315.015.716.818.820.421.220.819.417.215.4
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)3.22.72.41.30.40.00.00.10.41.93.03.8
Hours of sunshine203201241255297292308295248235207196

AEMET climate normals at the Lanzarote Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗

Crowds and prices

Hotel occupancy and rates in Lanzarote in April

Hotel occupancy by beds was 74% in April 2025. The yearly average was 74%; the busiest month was August (81%) and the quietest, December (65%).

The average daily rate (ADR) was €149 per occupied room per night in April 2025, against €146 for the year on average.

Occupancy and average rate for the 12 months of 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Occupancy (%)747874746974798172747065
Average rate (€)142150145149124126155169145145145163

INE data for the island of Lanzarote, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price.

Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗

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Daylight

Sunrise and sunset in Lanzarote in April

On 15 April the sun rises at 07:27 and sets at 20:21 (local time): 12 h 53 min of daylight.

For comparison: on 15 June there are 14 h 00 min of daylight and on 15 December, 10 h 18 min.

Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.

Public holidays

Public holidays in April 2026

Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Lanzarote (Canary Islands):

  • Thursday, April 2: Maundy Thursday (national)
  • Friday, April 3: Good Friday (national)

Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.

Source: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026 ↗

What the guide says

Lanzarote in April: what the guide says

The Lanzarote guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to April. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.

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Sources for this page

Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Lanzarote Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Lanzarote guide and its sources.

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What you're probably wondering.

What is the weather like in Lanzarote in April?+

The average high is 23.5 °C and the low 15.7 °C, with 1.3 rainy days and 255 hours of sun (AEMET, 1981-2010, Lanzarote Aeropuerto station). Compared with the recommended months, April has fewer hours of sun (255 against 297) and higher average hotel rates (€149 against €124).

Is Lanzarote busy in April?+

Hotel occupancy by beds was 74% in April 2025, against 74% on average for the year. The busiest month was August (81%) and the quietest, December (65%). The average daily rate was €149 (yearly average: €146); it is an average across hotels, not a booking price. INE data for the island of Lanzarote.

Is any day in April a public holiday in Lanzarote?+

Yes. According to the 2026 work calendar: Thursday, April 2, Maundy Thursday (national); Friday, April 3, Good Friday (national). Local holidays are not included.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Lanzarote in April?+

On 15 April the sun rises at 07:27 and sets at 20:21, local time: 12 h 53 min of daylight.

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