Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Fuerteventura
The second-largest Canary Island, known for long sandy beaches, dunes and some of Europe's best wind- and kite-surfing. It's the closest Canary Island to Africa and one of the driest.
Best time to visit: Year-round for beaches; spring to autumn for the most consistent sunshine. Summer brings the strongest winds.
Local tip: Wind is part of daily life here — beaches on the south-east side are often more sheltered.
Getting around: Distances are long between resorts, so a hire car is useful; buses serve the main towns.
Good to know: The Atlantic here is cooler than the Mediterranean, even in summer.
What to plan your trip around
- Corralejo Dunes
A natural park of white sand dunes beside the sea in the north.
- Sotavento
A huge lagoon beach in the south, famous for windsurfing.
- Betancuria
The island's historic former capital in the mountains.
- Isla de Lobos
A small protected island reachable by boat from Corralejo.
Fuerteventura weather by month
Fuerteventura weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Fuerteventura gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 15°C | 6 mm | 67% |
| February | 21°C | 15°C | 9 mm | 66% |
| March | 22°C | 15°C | 9 mm | 69% |
| April | 23°C | 16°C | 6 mm | 68% |
| May | 25°C | 18°C | 2 mm | 68% |
| June | 27°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 69% |
| July | 28°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 72% |
| August | 30°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 71% |
| September | 29°C | 21°C | 8 mm | 71% |
| October | 27°C | 20°C | 13 mm | 70% |
| November | 24°C | 18°C | 14 mm | 69% |
| December | 22°C | 16°C | 5 mm | 67% |
Fuerteventura through the year
January · 21° / 15°C · 6 mm
- In Fuerteventura, January is mid-winter.
- Fuerteventura is usually about 2°C warmer than Corralejo, 30 km away, in January.
April · 23° / 16°C · 6 mm
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Fuerteventura.
July · 28° / 21°C · 0 mm
- It's humid — around 72% — so the heat feels heavier.
- July is Fuerteventura's third warmest month.
October · 27° / 20°C · 13 mm
- October brings mid-autumn to Fuerteventura.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Betancuria and Corralejo Dunes.
The best time to visit Fuerteventura is January, February and March, when average highs are 21–22°C and rainfall is around 8 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Fuerteventura, season by season
December – February
Best time21° / 15°C · 7 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
March – May
Good24° / 17°C · 6 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good28° / 21°C · 0 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Fuerteventura?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Fuerteventura in January, February and March. Average highs are then 21–22°C.
- Why is January a good time to visit Fuerteventura?
- In January, Fuerteventura averages 21°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 6 mm of rain and 36% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Fuerteventura?
- August is the warmest month in Fuerteventura, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
- What is the coldest month in Fuerteventura?
- January is the coldest month in Fuerteventura: average highs of 21°C, dropping to 15°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Fuerteventura?
- November is the wettest month in Fuerteventura with about 14 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 0 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Fuerteventura?
- Fuerteventura has no really bad month for weather: average highs stay between 21 and 30°C all year.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Fuerteventura?
- Yes. April and December sit just outside the best months for Fuerteventura, with average highs of 22–23°C and about 6 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Fuerteventura before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Fuerteventura from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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