May is one of the recommended months for Lanzarote
The months the guide recommends are May. May is one of them.
In May, the average high is 24.6 °C and the low 16.8 °C. It rains less than one day and there are 297 hours of sun (Lanzarote Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the yearly average, May has more hours of sun (297 against 248) and lower average hotel rates (€124 against €146).
- Weather
- High 24.6 °C · low 16.8 °C · 0.4 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 69% (yearly average: 74%)
- Daylight
- 07:02 to 20:39 (13 h 37 min)
- Public holidays
- 2
Activities in Lanzarote
Complete Lanzarote Tour With Tickets
from €99
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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 May
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.
May against the rest of the year
| May | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 24.6 | 24.6 | 24.8 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Hours of sunshine | 297 | 297 | 248 |
In April, the average high is 23.5 °C with 1.3 rainy days; in June, 26.3 °C with 0.0 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 May
Hotel occupancy by beds was 69% in May 2025. The yearly average was 74%; the busiest month was August (81%) and the quietest, December (65%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €124 per occupied room per night in May 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 May
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Sunrise and sunset in Lanzarote in May
On 15 May the sun rises at 07:02 and sets at 20:39 (local time): 13 h 37 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 May 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Lanzarote (Canary Islands):
- Friday, May 1: Labour Day (national)
- Saturday, May 30: Canary Islands Day (regional)
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 May: what the guide says
The Lanzarote guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to May. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
More ideas in Lanzarote
Round-Trip Ferry Ride Between Lanzarote & La Graciosa
from €29
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Lanzarote Timanfaya Day Trip
from €83
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Complete Fuerteventura Tour
from €62
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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.