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Lanzarote in March

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

Not a recommended month High 23 °C · 2.4 rainy days Hotel occupancy 74% Sun 07:03 to 19:03 No public holidays
Verdict for March

March is not one of the recommended months for Lanzarote

The months the guide recommends are May.

In March, the average high is 22.9 °C and the low 15.0 °C. It rains 2.4 days and there are 241 hours of sun (Lanzarote Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).

Compared with the recommended months, March has more rainy days (2.4 against 0.4), fewer hours of sun (241 against 297), and higher average hotel rates (€145 against €124).

Weather
High 22.9 °C · low 15.0 °C · 2.4 rainy days
Hotel occupancy
74% (yearly average: 74%)
Daylight
07:03 to 19:03 (12 h 00 min)
Public holidays
None
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Weather

The weather in Lanzarote in March

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.

March against the rest of the year

March against the rest of the year
MarchRecommended months (average)Year (average)
Avg. high (°C)22.924.624.8
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)2.40.41.6
Hours of sunshine241297248

In February, the average high is 21.3 °C with 2.7 rainy days; in April, 23.5 °C with 1.3 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 March

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

The average daily rate (ADR) was €145 per occupied room per night in March 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 March

On 15 March the sun rises at 07:03 and sets at 19:03 (local time): 12 h 00 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 March 2026

According to the 2026 work calendar, March has no national public holidays and no regional ones.

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 March: what the guide says

The Lanzarote guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to March. 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 March?+

The average high is 22.9 °C and the low 15.0 °C, with 2.4 rainy days and 241 hours of sun (AEMET, 1981-2010, Lanzarote Aeropuerto station). Compared with the recommended months, March has more rainy days (2.4 against 0.4), fewer hours of sun (241 against 297), and higher average hotel rates (€145 against €124).

Is Lanzarote busy in March?+

Hotel occupancy by beds was 74% in March 2025, against 74% on average for the year. The busiest month was August (81%) and the quietest, December (65%). The average daily rate was €145 (yearly average: €146); it is an average across hotels, not a booking price. INE data for the island of Lanzarote.

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

There are no national or regional public holidays in March 2026. Local holidays, set by each town council, are not included.

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

On 15 March the sun rises at 07:03 and sets at 19:03, local time: 12 h 00 min of daylight.

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