, with very mild, spring-like winters and warm, sunny summers.
, which blow steadily throughout the year, especially in the afternoon. The waves that are generated by the wind are particularly appreciated by surfers.
in Fuerteventura is very mild, spring-like much of the year: during the day, it ranges from 21 °C (69 °F) in January to 27/28 °C (81/82 °F) between July and September.
The temperature generally tends to stay around the average, however, from December to March, there can be some
, with highs below 20 °C (68 °F). On the coldest days of the year, which typically occur in February, the temperature typically drops to 10/11 °C (50/52 °F) at night, while the maximum remains around 18/19 °C (64/66 °F). The coldest record after 1980 is 8.5 °C (47.5 °F), recorded in March 1988.
from Africa can sometimes blow, which can reduce visibility by carrying dust or sand from the desert, and brings abnormally high temperatures, which usually lasts three or four days; this phenomenon has become more frequent in recent years due to global warming. Together with nearby Lanzarote, Fuerteventura is particularly exposed to this hot wind, being close to Morocco.
The heat is felt especially in inland areas. The heat record in the island is 45.5 °C (114 °F), recorded in July 1994 in La Oliva, while in Puerto del Rosario, located on the east coast, the temperature reached 43 °C (109.5 °F) in July 1975 and 41.5 °C (106.5 °F) in July 2012. The same year, the temperature reached 38.5 °C (101.5 °F) in October, while in 2017, it reached 36.5 °C (97.5 °F) in May.
amounts to less than 100 millimeters (4 inches) per year, the majority of which occurring from October to March. Unlike other islands of the Canaries, in the interior there are no mountains that can cause a significant increase in precipitation on the slopes exposed to the wind. In the center-north there are hills that exceed 600 meters (2,000 ft), while in the south, in the Jandía peninsula, there is the highest peak of the island, the Pico de la Zarza, 807 meters (2,647 ft) high.
in Fuerteventura shines all year round, however, in addition to the low pressure systems that can pass over the island from October to March, in summer, cloud banks can form on the Atlantic Ocean and reach the island. On the northern coast, and especially on the hill slopes exposed to the north, local clouds and mists can form. The south coast is therefore the sunniest one.
Owing to the cool Canary Current, which flows in the ocean to the west of Morocco, the
in Fuerteventura is cool: the sea temperature ranges from 18 °C (64 °F) in February and March to 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in September and October. This means that you can try to swim even in winter, at least if you are not sensitive to cold, while the sea is still a bit cool in summer.
Typically, Fuerteventura is appreciated for beach tourism and surfing, therefore, on the understanding that, owing to the mild climate, you can go all year round, the
is from May to mid-October. For the low rainfall, however, after all, the island lends itself to this type of activity also in the second half of October and in November, when the sea is still relatively warm, although the first Atlantic disturbances can bring some cloudiness and some rain, which can happen also in winter. On the other hand, in autumn and winter, Atlantic depressions can bring high waves, generated by westerly or southerly winds, which are different from the typical trade winds, and that can be appreciated by surfers.
In winter, there is often the sun and temperatures are pleasant, but it is not always warm enough to go to the beach, in addition, there may be periods with clouds and rain, although they are quite rare.
In winter: bring light clothes for the day, a sweater and a jacket for the evening, and possibly a raincoat or umbrella.
In summer: bring summer clothes, but also a scarf for the wind, a light sweatshirt, a light jacket for the evening and for windy afternoons; comfortable shoes for hiking.
The following weather data was recorded at the airport, which is located on the east coast, near the main city,
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.8 °C and a maximum of
20.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9 °C in January 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
28.2 °C in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
18.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
14.9 °C and a maximum of
21.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.2 °C in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
30.8 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.9 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
22.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.2 °C in March 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
32.9 °C in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
20.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
16.4 °C and a maximum of
23.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.8 °C in April 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
36.2 °C in April 1994.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
22.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.1 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
13.2 °C in May 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
22.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
26.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
41.6 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
23.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.9 °C and a maximum of
27.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16.3 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37.7 °C in July 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
25.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
21.8 °C and a maximum of
27.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
17.4 °C in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
23.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
21.4 °C and a maximum of
27.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
17.4 °C in September 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
37.9 °C in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.3 °C, with a minimum of
20 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
14 °C in October 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
38.7 °C in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.1 °C, with a minimum of
17.9 °C and a maximum of
24.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in November 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.1 °C, with a minimum of
16.2 °C and a maximum of
22.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.2 °C in December 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.