December is not one of the recommended months for Lanzarote
The months the guide recommends are May.
In December, the average high is 21.8 °C and the low 15.4 °C. It rains 3.8 days and there are 196 hours of sun (Lanzarote Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, December has a lower average high (21.8 °C against 24.6 °C), more rainy days (3.8 against 0.4), fewer hours of sun (196 against 297), and higher average hotel rates (€163 against €124).
- Weather
- High 21.8 °C · low 15.4 °C · 3.8 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 65% (yearly average: 74%)
- Daylight
- 07:41 to 17:59 (10 h 18 min)
- Public holidays
- 2
Activities in Lanzarote
Complete Lanzarote Tour With Tickets
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La Graciosa Day Trip
from €74
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Timanfaya & Jameos del Agua Day Trip
from €87
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The weather in Lanzarote in December
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.
December against the rest of the year
| December | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 21.8 | 24.6 | 24.8 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 3.8 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Hours of sunshine | 196 | 297 | 248 |
In November, the average high is 24.2 °C with 3.0 rainy days; in January, 20.7 °C with 3.2 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 20.7 | 21.3 | 22.9 | 23.5 | 24.6 | 26.3 | 28.2 | 29.1 | 28.6 | 26.7 | 24.2 | 21.8 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 14.0 | 14.3 | 15.0 | 15.7 | 16.8 | 18.8 | 20.4 | 21.2 | 20.8 | 19.4 | 17.2 | 15.4 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Hours of sunshine | 203 | 201 | 241 | 255 | 297 | 292 | 308 | 295 | 248 | 235 | 207 | 196 |
AEMET climate normals at the Lanzarote Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Lanzarote in December
Hotel occupancy by beds was 65% in December 2025. The yearly average was 74%; the busiest month was August (81%) and the quietest, December (65%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €163 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €146 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 74 | 78 | 74 | 74 | 69 | 74 | 79 | 81 | 72 | 74 | 70 | 65 |
| Average rate (€) | 142 | 150 | 145 | 149 | 124 | 126 | 155 | 169 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 163 |
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) ↗
Where to stay in Lanzarote in December
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Sunrise and sunset in Lanzarote in December
On 15 December the sun rises at 07:41 and sets at 17:59 (local time): 10 h 18 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 in December 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Lanzarote (Canary Islands):
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception (national)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (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.
Lanzarote in December: what the guide says
The Lanzarote guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to December. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
More ideas in Lanzarote
Round-Trip Ferry Ride Between Lanzarote & La Graciosa
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Lanzarote Timanfaya Day Trip
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Complete Fuerteventura Tour
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Lanzarote month by month
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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.