Ah, November in Lanzarote! It’s one of my favourite months on the island: fewer crowds than in summer, a sea still around 21 °C and a packed calendar of wine, music, sport and food. Here is everything worth planning for Lanzarote in November 2026, with confirmed dates, the weather to expect and the activities I recommend booking. All our partner guides speak English.
From 2 to 8 November 2026, Semana Malvasía celebrates the island’s signature white wine, volcanic malvasía. According to the 2026 agenda of the Lanzarote wine council, expect tastings, workshops, vineyard visits and food pairings in the bodegas. It’s also the perfect time to discover La Geria and its vines planted in volcanic ash. My tip: combine it with the La Geria volcanic wine hike, or start with my guide to Lanzarote bodegas.
On Saturday 7 November 2026, Castillo de San José in Arrecife hosts EMEC Festival, a boutique electronic music festival with international DJs. An electro night in a fortress facing the ocean is hard to resist! Line-up and tickets are on the official festival account.
For a quieter outing, the 2026 Lanzarote Literature Festival hosts author talks led by Carlos Battaglini. Pola Oloixarac is expected on 6 November in Puerto del Carmen, then Laura Ferrero on 18 November in Yaiza. The talks are in Spanish, but they are a nice way to see the island’s cultural life. See the full programme.
In mid-November, Haría hosts its legendary trail race: 42.5 km and about 2,180 m of elevation gain, starting and finishing on the village square. The announced 2026 date is 14 November, but the town hall hasn’t confirmed it yet, so check the official website before planning. Even if you don’t run, the finish-line atmosphere is worth it. Plus, the Haría market takes place every Saturday morning.
Organised by Club La Santa in Tinajo, the Running Challenge strings together four races. First a 10 km road race on 22 November, then the 13 km Ridge Run on 23 November, a 5 km beach run at Los Pocillos on 24 November and finally a 21 km race around Tinajo on 25 November. A free Night Run kicks things off on 21 November. Registration is on the Club La Santa website.
In November, clear nights make Lanzarote an ideal place for stargazing. Mirador del Río, far from any light pollution, is perfect for admiring the Milky Way and the constellations. Bring a blanket, settle in and let the starry sky work its magic – a natural show not to be missed.
On the last weekend of the month, the Villa de Teguise hosts Saborea Lanzarote, the island’s big food and wine festival, with local produce, wines and tastings in the streets of the old capital. With cooler evenings, it’s also the season for hearty Canarian stews. To keep going, here are my restaurant tips for Lanzarote and the typical Canarian dishes to try.
November is perfect for outdoor activities, with around 24 °C in the afternoon and long sunny days. Here are the activities I have tested and recommend this month:
Book a few days ahead: we work in small groups, and places go quickly.
According to AEMET climate normals (Lanzarote airport station, 1981-2010), November averages 24 °C during the day and 17 °C at night. There are about 207 hours of sunshine in the month, and only 3 rainy days for 15 mm in total. The sea is around 21 °C, still very pleasant for swimming. Still, pack a jumper for the evenings and a windbreaker, as the trade winds often blow. Month-by-month details are in my article on the best time to visit Lanzarote.
Yes, for most swimmers. The sea is around 21 °C in November, and the air reaches about 24 °C in the afternoon on average. The sheltered southern beaches, such as Papagayo, are the most pleasant.
Very little. AEMET climate normals count about 3 rainy days and 15 mm over the whole month, usually as short showers.
Semana Malvasía from 2 to 8 November, EMEC Festival on 7 November at Castillo de San José, the Club La Santa Running Challenge from 22 to 25 November, and Saborea Lanzarote in Teguise on 28 and 29 November.
The buggy tour, the dolphin catamaran trip, the Lobos excursion and the Timanfaya tour are my favourites at this time of year. I have tested them all, and public prices are shown on each page.
Yes, all year round: Teguise market every Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm, and Haría market every Saturday morning. Days and times for every market are in my Lanzarote markets guide.
November is a great time to discover Lanzarote differently: wine, music, sport and a still very mild climate. Pick your dates around the events you like, book your activities a little in advance, and if you have a question, get in touch!