Weather in Fuerteventura
The days in the Canary Islands are long and sunny, with mild temperatures and few variations. The climate of Fuerteventura is a clear reflection of this: balmy and mild, with few oscillations, which makes it accessible 365 days a year.
Due to its orography, Fuerteventura is an island that hardly registers rainfall during the year. Nighttime temperatures on the island are usually cool in summer and comfortable in winter, allowing for restorative rest and enjoyable walks.
The trade winds (mainly from the north) offers optimal conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing, especially during the spring and summer months.
The sun is an important presence on the islands. It influences the climate, everyday life and the way people are. And it has also been proven to have numerous properties: it is a source of vitamin D, it strengthens the bones, improves the mood, impacts sleep quality…
There are, however, certain precautions you should take when you are sunbathing:
- Always use suitable sunscreen for your skin phototype.
- Renew your sunscreen every 2 hours and when you come out of the water.
- Avoid sunbathing between noon and 4 pm.
- Be vigilant about how much sun children are subject to and protect them properly.
- If you are going to spend several hours on the beach, don’t forget to take a sunshade.
The Canary Islands are one of the regions with the most hours of sunshine in Europe: over 3,000. Their geographical position is also conducive to long, light-filled days throughout the whole year. In winter, the sun comes up at 7:30 am and sets at 6:30 pm, in summer it rises at 7:00 am and sunset is at 8:30 pm.
Thanks to its privileged climate, all year long, all you need to pack, whenever you come, will be light clothing, summer footwear and something warm for the night and higher altitudes.
Do not, however, forget to bring suitable clothes if you are going to practise a sport or other activity, and of course, remember your swimsuit, sunscreen and sunglasses too.