Lanzarote Weather Today: Mostly Dry Skies as Rain Affects Other Canary Islands
If you are in Lanzarote today, Thursday 27 August, the weather picture is looking considerably drier than in some other parts of the Canary Islands.
While AEMET is forecasting cloud and occasional rain across parts of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the western islands, Lanzarote weather today should remain mostly dry, with cloud clearing and brighter conditions developing as the day progresses.
For visitors enjoying a holiday in Lanzarote, that means there is still plenty of opportunity to make the most of the island’s beaches, resorts and outdoor attractions.
What is the Lanzarote weather forecast today?
According to the latest AEMET weather forecast for Lanzarote, the island will start the day with some cloudier intervals before conditions become increasingly clear.
In Arrecife, temperatures are forecast to range from around 22°C overnight to 28°C during the day, with no significant risk of rainfall currently shown in the forecast. Northerly winds will be noticeable, at around 30 km/h.
The forecast is therefore very different from the wetter conditions expected across some of the higher and northern parts of the western Canary Islands.
For anyone searching for Lanzarote weather today, the message is relatively straightforward: dry, warm and increasingly bright, but with a moderate breeze.
Rain is mainly affecting the northern and higher areas of other islands
The change in weather across the Canary Islands is most noticeable on the more mountainous islands.
Tenerife is expected to see cloud increasing in the north, with occasional rain that could become more frequent around the mid-altitude areas. The south of Tenerife should be brighter, with longer sunny periods later in the day.
Northern Gran Canaria is also at risk of occasional showers, particularly around higher elevations, while southern areas are expected to remain much drier.
La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro are also seeing the possibility of rain in northern and higher areas.
This highlights one of the quirks of Canary Islands weather: conditions can be dramatically different from one island, or even one side of an island, to another.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura remain among the driest areas
For holidaymakers wondering whether they should expect a rainy day in Lanzarote, the current forecast is reassuring.
AEMET’s forecast for Arrecife shows 0% probability of precipitation today, with temperatures reaching approximately 28°C. The forecast also becomes clearer during the afternoon.
Fuerteventura is following a similar pattern, with morning cloud expected to give way to clearer conditions.
So although the dramatic clouds visible across parts of the Canary Islands may make it look like unsettled weather is arriving everywhere, that isn’t the case.
Watch the wind in Lanzarote
The main weather factor for Lanzarote today is likely to be the wind rather than rain.
The northerly airflow is expected to strengthen, particularly in exposed and inland areas. This is worth remembering if you are planning outdoor activities, cycling, walking or spending time at beaches where the wind can be more noticeable.
The latest AEMET marine forecast also shows northeasterly winds strengthening around the coasts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with conditions becoming more unsettled at sea.
Anyone heading out on a boat, taking part in watersports or planning a coastal excursion should therefore check the latest local conditions before setting off.
What about the next few days?
The latest AEMET forecast for Arrecife continues to show generally settled conditions into Friday and Saturday.
Friday is currently expected to reach around 27°C, with clearer skies developing during the afternoon, while Saturday could see temperatures rise to around 29°C. Rain remains at 0% in the current Arrecife forecast.
There will still be some variation around the island, however, and the wind could remain noticeable.
As always with a weather forecast in the Canary Islands, conditions can change, so residents and visitors should check the latest AEMET updates before making plans.
Forecast information checked against AEMET on 27 August 2026. Weather forecasts can change, so always check the latest official information before travelling or undertaking water-based activities.
