Lanzarote or Gran Canaria in November?
In November, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are overall neck and neck — it comes down to your priorities.
LanzarotePhoto: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0
Gran CanariaPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Lanzarote | Gran Canaria |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 22 °C | 22 °C |
| Night | 20 °C | 20 °C ★ |
| Sea | 22 °C | 22 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 4 rainy days ★ | 5 rainy days |
| Sun | 4 h/day | 5 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Lanzarote or Gran Canaria in November: the short answer
In November, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are essentially level on the overall climate score (both around 85/100). The decision comes down to the individual criteria below.
Across the whole year Lanzarote averages a climate score of 82/100, Gran Canaria 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
By day, Lanzarote sits near 22 °C and Gran Canaria near 22 °C — about the same. At night it is roughly 20 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Lanzarote sees about 4 rainy days in November and Gran Canaria about 5 — drier in Lanzarote. Gran Canaria gets more sunshine (4 vs 5 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In November the water is about 22 °C at Lanzarote and 22 °C at Gran Canaria — warmer for swimming at Gran Canaria. Over the year, Lanzarote is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in July, August, September, October and November, Gran Canaria in June, July, August, September, October and November. Peak sea warmth is September for Lanzarote and September for Gran Canaria.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Lanzarote records roughly 22 rainy days and Gran Canaria about 28 — the drier of the two overall is Lanzarote. At their sunniest, Lanzarote reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (May) and Gran Canaria about 8 (May). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Lanzarote is at its best in July, August, September and October, while Gran Canaria peaks in July, August, September and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the November scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Gran Canaria scores higher in November.
City breaks: both are close.
Active & hiking: Lanzarote scores higher in November.
Family: both are close.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For November specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Gran Canaria carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Lanzarote if its strong months and profile match your plan, Gran Canaria if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.