Puerto del Carmen Records Lanzarote’s Highest Temperature during Heatwave

Lanzarote experienced soaring temperatures on Monday as the Canary Islands heatwave arrived, with Puerto del Carmen recording the island’s highest temperature of 39.9°C.

According to the Lanzarote Security and Emergency Consortium, the weather station in Puerto del Carmen registered the near-40°C reading, making it the hottest location on the island.

Elsewhere, temperatures also climbed well above 30°C. Lanzarote Airport reached 35.1°C at 2:00 p.m., while Haría in the north recorded 34.9°C at 1:00 p.m.

In the capital, AEMET reported a maximum temperature of 31.2°C, also recorded at 2:00 p.m. Playa Blanca saw temperatures rise to 32°C during the day.

Meanwhile, La Graciosa reached 29.4°C, and Tinajo recorded one of the island’s lowest maximum temperatures at 28.9°C.