Climate in Fuerteventura — Annual Weather Overview
Fuerteventura has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 27.6°C) and the coolest is January (19.7°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 7.9°C between the warmest and coolest months. Rainfall is very low at around 93mm a year — September sees the most at 23.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.1 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 22.5°C, 18mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 26.8°C, 8mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 25.1°C, 38mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 20.4°C, 31mm rain.
Fuerteventura — Monthly Temperatures
Fuerteventura — Monthly Rainfall
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Fuerteventura weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7°C | 15.2°C | 10.9mm | 9.5h | 1 | 10/10 |
| February | 20.3°C | 15.0°C | 12.6mm | 10.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| March | 21.2°C | 15.6°C | 5.6mm | 11.4h | 2 | 10/10 |
| April | 22.5°C | 16.7°C | 7.2mm | 11.9h | 2 | 10/10 |
| May | 23.9°C | 17.9°C | 4.7mm | 12.6h | 1 | 10/10 |
| June | 25.3°C | 19.7°C | 5.2mm | 12.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| July | 27.4°C | 20.7°C | 1.4mm | 12.2h | 1 | 10/10 |
| August | 27.6°C | 21.4°C | 1.0mm | 11.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 26.5°C | 21.2°C | 23.0mm | 11.1h | 2 | 10/10 |
| October | 25.6°C | 20.1°C | 6.8mm | 10.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
| November | 23.3°C | 18.3°C | 7.8mm | 9.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December | 21.3°C | 16.5°C | 7.1mm | 9.5h | 2 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Fuerteventura have?
Fuerteventura has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 19.7°C in January to 27.6°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Fuerteventura?
August is the hottest month in Fuerteventura, with average highs of 27.6°C and lows of 21.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Fuerteventura?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 19.7°C and lows of 15.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Fuerteventura?
September is the wettest month, averaging 23.0mm of rainfall over around 2 rainy days.
How much rain does Fuerteventura get per year?
Fuerteventura receives around 93mm of rain per year. The driest month is August (1.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Fuerteventura?
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