Fuerteventura in May: weather, rain (4%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Fuerteventura weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

57°F – 73°F

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Fuerteventura in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 73°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.2h/d

Our take: May in Fuerteventura delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days around 23°C, barely any rain, and over 12 hours of glorious sunshine daily. The pleasant evenings around 14°C keep things comfortable for after-dinner strolls along the coast. Ideal for beach lovers, water sports enthusiasts, and anyone seeking reliable sunshine without the peak summer heat.

By trip type

Fuerteventura in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Fuerteventura. Temperatures rise (23°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	54°F	64°F	6%	0.0in	9.6h	7.5/10
🌤️ February	54°F	68°F	10%	0.0in	10.0h	7.8/10
🌤️ March	54°F	68°F	8%	0.0in	10.9h	7.9/10
🌤️ April	55°F	70°F	6%	0.0in	11.9h	8.3/10
🌤️ May	57°F	73°F	4%	0.0in	12.2h	8.8/10
🌤️ June	61°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	12.4h	9.0/10
☀️ July	64°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	12.0h	9.3/10
☀️ August	64°F	82°F	1%	0.0in	12.0h	9.6/10
☀️ September	64°F	79°F	3%	0.0in	11.2h	9.1/10
☀️ October	63°F	77°F	7%	0.0in	10.5h	8.7/10
🌤️ November	59°F	72°F	6%	0.0in	9.6h	8.2/10
🌤️ December	55°F	66°F	6%	0.0in	9.5h	7.6/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Fuerteventura averages 73°F, 4% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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