What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Lanzarote?

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Lanzarote?

43.6 degrees
The record high recorded on the island is 43.6 degrees, and the record low is 8.0 degrees. To contrast that with Dublin, the warmest month is July, with a mean temperature of 16.9 degrees, so Lanzarote is warmer in our coldest month than Dublin in it’s warmest.

Is Lanzarote volcano still active?

Lanzarote had volcanic eruptions for six years from 1730 to 1736 and a smaller one in 1824, its status is classed as historical and therefore dormant, although you can feel the heat under the surface at Timanfaya.

Can you see lava in Lanzarote?

The vast extent of the lava flows from the volcanoes in the Timanfaya National Park is clearly visible from here. You can see out over Playa Blanca to Fuerteventura, up the coast to PDC and Arrecife, right up to the north and all the mountains in between.

Is it warm enough to swim in Lanzarote in February?

We finding January and February to be too cold for our pool (not heated) but plenty warm enough for swimming in the sea and we still come back nicely tanned from the week! Something light jacket wise for the evening would be recommended, although I will often still be out in shorts! Cold is a subjective term.

Does it ever rain in Lanzarote?

Lanzarote has a low annual rainfall of 125 – 150 mm per year, the winter months of November through to March are the wettest. Typically the rain will fall suddenly and then the sun will come out after, its still warm enough to enjoy the beaches and swimming pools all year round.

Can you see Africa from Lanzarote?

The African coast lies only ~ 313 km from Mt Teide, but this is greater than the visibility range V ~ 253 km. There are reports of Africa being visible from Fuerteventura….Visibility of other islands from La Palma.

Is it OK to drink tap water in Lanzarote?

Can you drink the water in Lanzarote? You can, but we always recommend you avoid tap water and buy bottled mineral water instead. Due to the weather and scarcity of rainwater, much of the tap water is desalinated seawater. As such, you might not like the taste.

Is there sharks in Lanzarote?

The sea life around Lanzarote is not dangerous, there are angel sharks, sting rays, moray eels and barracuda all of which could give you a nasty shock if aggravated. There are many dive sites and shoals of dorada (bream) vieja (parrot fish), cherne (stonebass) can be seen.

What’s the name of the volcano on Lanzarote island?

Lanzarote is known around the world as the ‘Island of Volcanoes’. The Timanfaya National Park is the volcanic region spanning about ¼ of the island and whilst there is no monumental peak such as Mount Teide in Tenerife, Timanfaya is a truly surreal and stunning volcanic zone.

What is the weather like in Lanzarote Canary Islands?

Average precipitation in June and August is less than 0.5 millimetres (0.020 inches). It closely borders a tropical climate, with winter means of 18 °C (64 °F) and summer means of 25 °C (77 °F). Lanzarote is the northernmost and easternmost island of the Canary Islands and has a volcanic origin.

How old is the lava flow at Lanzarote?

Lanzarote – Cueva de Los Verdes Pt 1: It is a part of a cave-system formed in the lava flow from the volcano Monte Corona around 3000 years ago. The lava at the top coole… Lanzarote 2016 – Hiking a part of the Ruta Litoral Pt. 2: Visiting the Lava-flows of Timanfaya from the s… (Photo: Ayasha27)

When is the best time to go hiking in Lanzarote?

Lanzarote is known as “the island of eternal spring.” The weather is very mild on the island, as it only gets 16 days of rain in a year (this means that it’s virtually always a good time to go hiking in Lanzarote!). What it does get, however, is wind: this blows regularly in Lanzarote.