Fuerteventura Weather and Climate

Weather at home leaving you feeling blue? Spice up your life with a break on Fuerteventura: The island whose sunny spells are magical in their duration.

There’s also a fair amount of wind, which will stop you from overheating. Or perhaps convince you to take a turn at windsurfing. The island hosts regular tournaments in this and other watersports.

Fuerteventura’s subtropical climate is the envy of other holiday hot spots. Indeed, with over 300 days of sunshine a year it likewise comes as little surprise to discover it rains here less than anywhere else in the Canaries. The average annual temperature of 21ºC ensures spring is always in the air.

Attracting northern Europeans escaping bleak winters, Fuerteventura’s trade winds both warm and cool you down in equal measure. The same latitude as Florida and Mexico, you can enjoy a similar climate with half the flight time and price. And from May to September, you’re blessed with an average of 9 hours of sunshine a day.

Fuerteventura blooms in spring, with average temperatures of 20ºC. Summer and the temperature hots up with a 23ºC average. Autumn, meanwhile, offers a pleasant average of 21ºC. And if you want a white-hot Christmas rather than a white cold one, Fuerteventura offers a 19ºC average over November, December and January.

Keep your baggage costs down by travelling light. Heavy clothing is so European mainland. Here, a jumper will keep you warm – even in winter months.

Check out our table below to discover the minimum and maximum temperatures you’ll probably encounter on your Fuerteventura holiday:

Temperature Average Cº

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