Best time to visit Fuerteventura
Anytime: Fuerteventura island is considered a year-round destination, with year-round sunshine and a mild climate.
However, the best time to visit Fuerteventura for a beach holiday is from late-June to late-September.
For city tours and excursions to the interior of the island, it's best to go in April, May and the first half of October – to avoid the summer heat.
Fuerteventura weather
Fuerteventura experiences a mild desert climate, with mild, spring-like winters and warm, sunny summers.
Together with nearby Lanzarote, Fuerteventura is exposed to a hot, dry wind that can blow on occasions, due to its location in the Atlantic Ocean, a short distance from the coasts of Morocco and Western Sahara.
The prevailing trade winds temper the summer heat. There is also little rainfall, which mainly falls in the period from October to March.
Here are weather averages for Puerto del Rosario, the capital, located on the east coast of Fuerteventura.
What is the best month to visit Fuerteventura?
July, August and September are the best months to visit Fuerteventura – the climate is perfect with warm, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
August is especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Fuerteventura.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of June and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Fuerteventura?
The hottest month in Fuerteventura is usually August, with an average daily high temperature of 28°C (82°F), moderate heat and humidity, and a low of 22°C (71°F)
However, on the warmest days of the month the temperature may reach 32°C (89°F)
The hot season lasts from late-June to mid-October, with an average daily high temperature above 26°C (78°F).
Which is the coldest month in Fuerteventura?
The coldest month in Fuerteventura is January, with an average high-temperature of 21°C (69°F) and an average low-temperature of 15°C (59°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-December to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 22°C (71°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Fuerteventura?
The sunniest month in Fuerteventura is usually August, with an average of 9.5 hours of bright sunshine per day – that's an average of 72% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Fuerteventura?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Fuerteventura in September when the water temperature reaches 22°C (71°F), which is barely acceptable for swimming.
Due to the cool Canary Current, which flows to the west of Morocco, the sea around Fuerteventura is generally cool year-round.
Which month has the most rain in Fuerteventura?
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Fuerteventura, with 20mm (‹1in) of rainfall on average, distributed across three days.
The rainy season lasts from mid-October to March.
The dry season lasts from April through to mid-October. The month with the least rain Fuerteventura is July.
Which is the windiest month in Fuerteventura?
The windiest month of the year in Fuerteventura is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 27 kilometres per hour (17 mph; 15 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-June to early-September, with average wind speeds of more than 23 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-September to early-June. The calmest month of the year in Fuerteventura is October, with an average hourly wind speed of 19 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 10 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Fuerteventura varies throughout the year.
Fuerteventura Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
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| 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 69 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 71 |
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| 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: August is the major vacation month for most Europeans, with many hotels booked out. Traffic, restaurants and beaches are at their most congested.
High season: June and July; not quite as bad as August for crowds and general congestion.
Low season: Spring and autumn when prices are competitive, with minimal foreign visitors and Spanish tourists, while the temperature is still warm and pleasant.
Source: Meteorological data for Fuerteventura is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the closest weather station: Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), also known as El Matorral Airport, located around 5km (3mi) south of the capital, Puerto del Rosario.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
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Latest update: Fuerteventura weather: 12 May, 2024
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