Caldera Blanca Crater
Volcanic caldera on Lanzarote, Canary Islands
On Lanzarote, Caldera Blanca is a volcanic crater in Los Volcanes Natural Park. Hikers follow marked trails across recent lava fields to a rim that frames the island's volcanic terrain.
Caldera Blanca at a Glance#
Website: https://www.lanzarote.com
How to Get to Caldera Blanca#
Caldera Blanca is accessed from roads across central Lanzarote; large car parks and trailheads exist near the caldera rim. Drive from Arrecife or Yaiza and follow local signage in the protected area.
Tips for Visiting Caldera Blanca#
- Caldera Blanca is in Lanzarote's protected landscape-stick to marked trails to avoid fragile volcanic soils.
- Morning visits give clearer air for long-distance views across the island and to neighbouring Fuerteventura.
- Bring sun protection and water-the caldera floor offers little shade.
Best Time to Visit Caldera Blanca#
Best visited in winter through spring for mild temperatures and clearer views across the Canary Islands.
Weather & Climate near Caldera Blanca#
Caldera Blanca's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 26°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Excellent | 12° - 20° | 16° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.0h |
| March | Excellent | 13° - 21° | 17° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 21° | 17° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 14° - 22° | 18° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.5h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 23° | 20° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 25° | 21° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.7h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 5 mm | some cloud | 80% | 6.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 9 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 22° | 19° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
