There are some mosquito species in the Canary Islands, but they are not as abundant or as dangerous as in some other parts of the world. Personally, we never had problems with mosquitoes in any of the Canaries, although most of our time spent there is during the autumn and winter months when there is more rain.
Do I need mosquito repellent in Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is a relatively pest free environment, although during the hotter months you can expect there to be flies and mosquitoes. The best way to deal with the latter is to invest in a plug-in mosquito repellent, which should rid you of any night-time visitors.
Are there mosquitoes in Lanzarote in January?
Are mosquitoes active in January?
Mosquitoes function best at 80 degrees F, become lethargic at 60 degrees F, and cannot function below 50 degrees F. In tropical areas, mosquitoes are active year round.
Is there a lot of mosquitoes in Lanzarote?
Lanzarote is a relatively pest free environment, although during the hotter months you can expect there to be flies and mosquitoes. The best way to deal with the latter is to invest in a plug-in mosquito repellent, which should rid you of any night-time visitors.
Do mosquitoes bite in January?
The short answer is mosquitoes are much less active in cooler months, so bites are less likely to occur.