Lanzarote from Birmingham

April, May and October give a useful balance for a Birmingham holiday, with daytime temperatures around 20 °C to 24 °C and a sea temperature between 19 °C and 23 °C. The island works well when you want outdoor days, scenic drives and time for both the coast and the volcanic interior. Add a few days either side of the main break if you can.

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January and February suit travellers who enjoy cooler evenings and a quieter rhythm, with daytime temperatures around 19 °C and night temperatures close to 16 °C to 17 °C. March brings more sunshine and a comfortable daytime temperature of 19 °C. Summer is warm and bright, while June and July record no rain days in the climate data.

For a family trip, half term and Easter can be attractive ways to make use of the UK school calendar. For adults, September and October offer a good mix of warm air and sea conditions. The best choice depends on the pace you want, the dates that suit your group and the live flight availability shown for your journey.

A three day outline gives you room to settle in without trying to see the whole island. Begin with a beach morning and a walk through the coastal towns, then spend the afternoon visiting a local market or choosing a restaurant. On another day, head towards El Golfo for the green lagoon, dark sand and volcanic views. Keep the final day light, with a swim, a meal and time to return to your base.

For seven days, spread the major experiences across separate routes. Visit Timanfaya National Park and the volcanic landscapes in the south, then make a separate day for the north and west. Include time for a beach walk, a scenic drive and a local food experience. The island rewards days with a clear theme, so a couple of stops per day gives you space to enjoy each place.

The planner can set a relaxed, balanced or packed pace. Start with a balanced rhythm, then move a stop to another day if the weather or your group energy calls for it. Its plan checker reorders the day after each change. This makes it simple to swap a beach morning for a viewpoint, add a longer lunch or keep the route centred around a particular area.

Daytime highs range from 19 °C in January to 24 °C in August. Rain is rarest in June (0 days) and most frequent in January (3 days). The sunniest month is May with 10 hours a day.

The sea is warm enough for proper swimming in September and October, peaking at 23 °C in September. For walking and sightseeing in pleasant warmth, aim for April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Mornings suit an unhurried walk through the old streets or along the water. The warmest hours, at 20 °C, are perfect for being outside. Evenings drop to 18 °C, so plan dinner outside and keep a layer handy.

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For a group holiday, use the budget and price watch features to keep stays and tours together. You can split costs between travellers, and the document vault keeps passports, tickets and confirmations with the trip they belong to. The packing list and checklist are built from your plan, destination and month, which helps everyone prepare for warm days, cool evenings and coastal walks.

The Bank Holiday planner can help you combine public holidays with leave days and turn them into a longer break from the UK. Check the dates that suit your group, then add the flights and accommodation to the same plan. The app is free to download and to plan with.