Lanzarote holidays from Ireland: the honest verdict

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+14°C

Dublin 11° CloudLanzarote 25° Sunshine

Cloud → Sunshine

Jumper off, sunglasses on.

Worth the bother?

7/10 Worth a look.

“13°C warmer for 4h in the air. A fair swap for a grey week.”

13°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
2 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
7 hours of sun a day, against 3
4h direct
Fares about 58% above usual for this route

How we work this out

Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.

The Bottom Line

Who should go: Best for beach people, families and couples.
How long: A long weekend does it. 4h each way from Dublin.
Worth the money?: Fair enough, if you catch a decent fare.
Would we go?: Yes. We’d book Lanzarote this month.

The honest verdict

Is Lanzarote worth it?

“Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.”

Seven dots means go. One dot means stay home and put the heating on.

Sun: 9/10 · Factor 50, no excuses
Value: 6/10 · Middling. Book early
Crowds: 7/10 · Busy but bearable
Irish pub within 50m: 10/10 · Several, one has a Mass schedule

Getting to Lanzarote from Ireland

Dublin → Lanzarote4h · RyanairReturns from €92
Cork → Lanzarote3h 50m · Aer LingusReturns from €248
Shannon → Lanzarote3h 55m · Ryanair
Knock → Lanzarote4h · Ryanair

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What Lanzarote is actually like

Black volcanic landscapes, white villages and a strict rule against high-rise building, thanks to the artist César Manrique. It is drier and windier than Tenerife, and calmer. Irish holidaymakers have loved it for decades, so the resorts know exactly what you want.

Who Lanzarote suits

Families with young children
Couples who want quiet and sun
Cyclists, surfers and walkers

Best time to go to Lanzarote from Ireland

Warm all year, with highs of 21°C in January and 29°C in August. Spring and autumn are the sweet spot. Winter evenings can be cool and breezy.

Where to stay in Lanzarote

Puerto del Carmen: The liveliest resort, with a long beach and plenty of bars. See hotels in Puerto del Carmen (opens in a new tab)
Playa Blanca: Quieter and newer, with ferries to Fuerteventura. See hotels in Playa Blanca (opens in a new tab)
Costa Teguise: Close to the airport and good value, with reliable wind for windsurfers. See hotels in Costa Teguise (opens in a new tab)

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What nobody tells you about Lanzarote

It is windy. Lovely in the heat, less so when your sunhat heads for Africa.
Timanfaya National Park is worth the trip. They cook chicken over the volcano.
Pack a light jacket for evenings from November to March.

Lanzarote weather by month

Month	Avg high	vs Ireland	Sea	Sun a day	Rainy days
January	21°C	+13°	18°C	6h	3
February	22°C	+13°	18°C	7h	2
March	23°C	+12°	18°C	8h	2
April	24°C	+11°	19°C	9h	1
May	25°C	+9°	20°C	10h	0
June	27°C	+9°	21°C	10h	0
July	29°C	+9°	22°C	11h	0
August	29°C	+10°	23°C	10h	0
September	28°C	+11°	23°C	8h	1
October	27°C	+13°	22°C	7h	2
November	24°C	+14°	21°C	6h	3
December	22°C	+14°	19°C	6h	4

Long-term averages, rounded. "vs Ireland" compares with a typical Dublin high. Rainy days have at least 1mm of rain.

Questions people actually ask

Which Irish airports fly direct to Lanzarote?

Direct flights go from Dublin (4h), Cork (3h 50m), Shannon (3h 55m), Knock (4h).

Is Lanzarote warm in October?

Average daily highs are around 27°C in October, compared with about 14°C in Ireland. Warm enough for shorts, honestly.

When is the best time to visit Lanzarote?

For warm sun without frying, go in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December. July and August can be properly hot, often over 28°C.

Is Lanzarote worth it?

We give it 6 out of 7 blue dots. Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.

Checked October 2026

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