Fuerteventura Weather in December 2026: what to expect (7.8/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

In December, Fuerteventura sees 19.0°C during the day with 6.0h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (6.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Fuerteventura. Compared to November: −3°C daytime, −0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

4 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

10°

Sea

22°C

cool, invigorating

Daylight

10.2h of daylight

Air quality

poor

AQI 68

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Fuerteventura is August (9.6/10), 1.8 pt higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Fuerteventura is the driest and windiest of the Canaries: little relief to block the clouds, but also little to stop the wind. August is my favourite month (9.7/10): 18-28°C, 1% rain, sea at 22°C.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Spain

🗣️LanguageSpanish

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 28°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 18°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 10%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Fuerteventura ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Spain

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.6 → 7.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

28.36°N · 14.02°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Fuerteventura?

August is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Fuerteventura get in August?

Fuerteventura averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.4/10.

What is the rainiest month in Fuerteventura?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Fuerteventura in August?

In August, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Is Fuerteventura good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Fuerteventura scores 7.3/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 9.4/10.

When should you avoid Fuerteventura?

January is the most difficult month to visit Fuerteventura, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Fuerteventura in December?

In December, the sea averages 22°C in Fuerteventura: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.

Do you need sun protection in Fuerteventura in December?

The average UV index reaches 4 in December in Fuerteventura (moderate), with about 10.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.