For those not too familiar with spending winters abroad, winter in Fuerteventura may be a bit of a shock. Is it warm in winter in Fuerteventura? Are winter holidays in Fuerteventura worth it?
Today’s post will go over just that: the temperatures in Fuerteventura in the winter season and whether it’s worth flying over for holidays in winter.
Fuerteventura in winter – cuisine
What to eat in Fuerteventura in winter?
Winter is the season for all kinds of dishes and stews in the Canary Islands.
You’ll find dishes such as Rancho Canario with potatoes, pasta and pork, Puchero with sausage, potatoes, corn and different types of meat or the fish version of the Sancocho stew.
Fuerteventura in winter – walks
Trekking in Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has plenty of interesting paths and trails to hike around the island. A good example is the Corralejo Natural Park with its beautiful beaches.
You can also visit Mirador la Pared, reach the Calderon Hondo volcano or explore the Sotavento Lagoon. Fuerteventura has many beautiful parks, reserves and beaches worth seeing.
Fuerteventura in winter – sports
What to do in Fuerteventura?
You can also take up watersports like windsurfing, surfing or kitesurfing at a time where our homes are slowly being devoured by a snowy blanket.
If you’re not into getting soaked, you can always try cycling across the Canaries, beach volleyball or climbing.
Fuerteventura in winter – sightseeing
Can you explore Fuerteventura in winter?
Fuerteventura is an island of everpresent spring and visiting it for sightseeing purposes is a great idea at any time of year. Even if the rest of Europe is freezing cold, here you can find a little break from that reality, a dream to snuggle you in with pleasant temperatures even in winter.
We can also recommend dolphin or whale watching cruises.
Fuerteventura in winter – weather
Winter temperatures
Is it warm in winter in Fuerteventura? It is certainly warmer than anywhere near the UK and the later you fly, the greater these differences will be.
Below you will find a breakdown of each month.
Fuerteventura – weather in November
November temperatures in Fuerteventura
In November, temperatures can range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius during the day. It may rain occasionally, a few days a month, but the amount will not be particularly drastic.
The rest of the month is most likely to be pleasantly sunny, not too hot.
Fuerteventura – weather in December
December temperatures in Fuerteventura
What about December? It will be a tiny bit colder than in November, though ‘a bit colder’ in Fuerteventura still means 20-24 degrees Celsius throughout the day. If you wish for a stroll at night, you may need a jacket, as the temperatures drop to 11-15 degrees.
Rain’s similarly scarce throughout December.
Fuerteventura – weather in January
January temperatures in Fuerteventura
Just when you may be getting sick of the frost, Fuerteventura is having its third month of the same averages: 20-24 degrees Celsius. Two years ago, it was even 27 degrees at times. Nights that year would reach 18 degrees.
If your ideal ‘winter’ trip means no winter, then Fuerteventura has got you covered.
We can wholeheartedly recommend Fuerteventura if an escape is what you’re after. If you wish for a true winter holiday, snow and frost included, then Fuerteventura has nothing to offer you. It’s the same paradise resort that it is all year round in winter, and that is all it can ever be.
If you are interested in other islands in the Canaries, see the weather and what to do in Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote in winter.
