Snow in the Canary Islands is not uncommon. The peak of the Teide stratovolcano (3,715m), located on Island of Tenerife, is often covered with a snow cap after heavy snowfall in winter.
What is the coldest temperature in Lanzarote?
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.
When was the last time it snowed in Canary Islands?
February 2016An extreme case of snowfall in the Canary Islands was observed in February 2016, when a deep trough and a corresponding cold front, reached the islands on 18 February, see Meteosat-10 Natural Colour RGB, 18 February 12:00 UTC image (Figure 1).
Has it ever snowed in Lanzarote?
What’s the hottest month in Lanzarote?
AugustAugust is the hottest month but also the busiest time on the island. Air temperatures sometimes rise above 30 ºC but sea temperatures of 22 ºC are not as hot as the Mediterranean and probably more refreshing.
How hot is Lanzarote in Christmas?
The average high temperature in Lanzarote is 22ºC in December, which is perfectly warm enough to relax on the beach and enjoy the winter sun. You should pack a warmer jumper for the evenings as things can get a bit cool, with temperatures dropping to around 14ºC at night.
Has Tenerife got snow?
The warmest conditions are located on the south side of the island, but it can be much colder at altitude – with March being the most likely month to see snow fall on Mount Teide.
Does Tenerife ever get snow?
Winter in Tenerife is a fabulous time. Of course, snow only ever falls on the summit of mount Teide, Spain's highest mountain… but it is a beautiful winter wonderland, and such a contrast to basking on the beaches below!