How many hours of sunshine does Fuerteventura get per year?

Fuerteventura records 2,836 hours of sunshine per year according to AEMET. July has the highest monthly figure at 294 hours, and December the lowest at 186 hours.

How warm is the sea on Fuerteventura?

AEMET does not publish monthly sea temperature values in the climate table for Fuerteventura Aeropuerto station. No verified monthly figures are available for water temperature.

Is Fuerteventura windier than other Canary Islands?

The north-east trade winds strongly shape the island climate according to the Gobierno de Canarias. The east and north coast is often windier, while sheltered areas in the south and west often feel calmer. Lanzarote is similarly windy.

Which protected areas are there on Fuerteventura?

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Fuerteventura climate: best time to visit at a glance

Q: When does it rain the most on Fuerteventura?

December brings the most rainfall according to AEMET, with 26 mm and 3.2 rainy days. January and February follow with 14 mm and 16 mm. The summer months of June, July and August each record 0 mm.

What is the climate like on Fuerteventura?

Fuerteventura has a dry, year-round mild island climate strongly shaped by wind. The north-east trade winds frequently bring wind but only low rainfall, as described in the CanariWiki of the Canary Islands government.

The AEMET station Fuerteventura Aeropuerto shows an annual mean of 21.1 °C for the 1981–2010 reference period. The average daily maximum is 24.3 °C and the minimum is 17.8 °C.

Compared with Tenerife, Gran Canaria or La Palma, Fuerteventura lacks high, humid mountain areas. As a result, there are fewer distinct climate zones and significantly less reliable rainfall, according to the background research.

Lanzarote is similarly dry and windy. Fuerteventura, however, has longer sandy beaches, larger open plains and particularly favourable conditions for wind and kite sports.

When is the best time to visit for a beach holiday?

For beach holidays and swimming, the months from June to October are best according to the AEMET normals. They offer the highest average temperatures and very little rainfall.

August is the warmest month, with a monthly mean of 24.6 °C and a mean daily maximum of 27.8 °C. July and September also remain very warm, with means of 24.0 °C and 24.4 °C.

Rainfall is minimal in these months: June, July and August each record 0 mm according to AEMET, and September only 2 mm. Sunshine duration reaches 294 hours in July and 289 hours in August.

Anyone seeking maximum warmth should choose July to September. However, July and August are not automatically the best time, because wind, strong sun and high demand can make a stay less comfortable.

When is the best time to visit for hiking and cycling?

For hiking, cycling and excursions, April to May and October to November are usually more pleasant than high summer. The mean maximum temperatures are lower then, as the AEMET table shows.

In April the mean maximum is 22.9 °C, in May 24.1 °C, in October 26.1 °C and in November 24.0 °C. Rainy days remain manageable at 1.0 in April, 0.2 in May, 1.7 in October and 2.2 in November.

Sunshine duration is also high in spring and autumn: 242 hours in April, 280 in May, 227 in October and 203 in November. This allows long tours without extreme midday heat.

In strong winds, the background research recommends choosing sheltered bays, museums, historic sites or walks in the island interior instead of open beaches.

What are the winter months like on Fuerteventura?

December to February remain mild, but have the highest average rainfall and the lowest sunshine figures of the year. Even then, longer dry spells are typical, as the AEMET data show.

December brings the most rainfall with 26 mm and 3.2 rainy days. January and February follow with 14 mm and 16 mm and 2.5 and 2.4 rainy days. Temperatures remain mild, with monthly means of 17.6 °C to 18.9 °C.

Sunshine duration falls to 186 hours in December and 190 hours in both January and February. These months are nevertheless suitable for winter sun, especially for visitors from colder regions.

December to February are suitable for mild winter holidays. Anyone looking for more sun should consider spring or autumn instead.

What role do the trade winds and calima play?

The north-east trade winds regularly affect Fuerteventura and can be felt much more strongly on open coasts, on dunes and during water sports. The east and north coast is often windier, while sheltered areas in the south and west often feel calmer.

Calima refers to Saharan dust in the air. It can reduce visibility and air quality and can coincide with high temperatures, as the Canary Islands government explains.

During official calima warnings, the Canary Islands government recommends keeping doors and windows closed and, if you have a chronic respiratory condition, staying indoors where possible.

In heat, strong wind or reduced visibility, hikes, time on the dunes and water sports should be adjusted to official warnings. Current values and warnings are available from CITA weather and AEMET.

What should visitors avoid on Fuerteventura?

A common mistake is treating protected areas as freely drivable off-road terrain. Vehicles should stay only on authorised roads and parking areas, as the background research notes.

Dunes, sensitive vegetation and breeding areas should not be entered. Restrictions may apply temporarily, especially during the breeding season. The wind is also often underestimated: even at pleasant temperatures, dehydration, sunburn and getting cold are risks.

No one should set off into the island interior without water, sun protection, sturdy shoes and offline navigation. Staying on coasts, in barrancos or at sea during weather warnings can be dangerous, as authorities may order restrictions.