How many hours of daylight does Fuerteventura get in January?

How many hours of daylight does Fuerteventura get in January? Despite being one of the wettest months of the year, January's average rainfall's just 18mm over 3 rainy days. During January you can expect 11 hours of daylight with 7 hours of sunshine each day; the UV index will be moderate.

How do people dress in Canary Islands in January?

T-shirts and shorts are the norm during the day. Gran Canaria and Tenerife being slightly further south to Lanzarote and Fuertevenura means it's a degree or two warmer so not by much. It's pretty much the same advice for any of the Canary islands at that time of year.

Can you swim in Fuerteventura in January?

Can you swim in Fuerteventura in January? With an average temperature of 19.4°C / 66.9°F, the ocean is too cold for swimming comfortably in January.

Can you swim in Canary Islands in January?

You can expect an average high water temperature of around 19°C in the Canaries in January, which some visitors will find to be a refreshing temperature whilst others will feel that the sea is far too cold for a swim.

Is it worth going to Fuerteventura in January?

As long as you are not expecting weather similar to that in the Caribbean at the same time of year, you won't be disappointed by your choice to visit. Although Fuerteventura is not classified as a tropical island, the island enjoys a mild climate all year round, with temperatures still around 20°C during the daytime.

Is Fuerteventura always cloudy?

The statistics show that there is an average of 320 sunny days each year on Fuerteventura, and in the summer there can be 11 hours of sunshine a day.

Is Fuerteventura windy in January?

Wind in Fuerteventura during the winter months - December, January and February. The highest wind speed during winter in Fuerteventura usually occurs in December, with an average daily maximum wind speed of 28.8 km/h (moderate wind breeze).

Is it worth going to Canaries in January?

One of the top reasons for visiting the island is the year round warm weather. In January the weather in Tenerife is pretty good with an average temperature of 17°C and rarely falling below 14°C so it's decent t-shirt and beach weather.

Why is sunrise so late in Fuerteventura?

Because of its location far in the west (for its timezone), both sunrise and sunset may come at slightly later times than what you would expect to be “normal”. This is actually quite pleasant, unless you like to get up very early (before 7am), because it means you can enjoy more daylight in the evening.

Can you sunbathe in Fuerteventura in January?

What's the weather like in Fuerteventura in January. The temperatures during the day in January are between 20°C and 22°C, which may not seem like a lot, but if the sun is out it will be warm enough to sunbathe comfortably.

Is Tenerife or Fuerteventura hotter in January?

Tenerife is the hottest island in the Canary Islands archipelago in January and our recommended destination for the month. The warmest resorts in January are Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje and Puerto de Santiago.

Can you tan through clouds in Fuerteventura?

Avoid sunbathing when the sun is highest in the sky (around midday) and take extra precautions the first time you are out in the open air. 3. Clouds reduce the amount of rays but be careful because many rays get through the clouds. So use sunscreen even if it's cloudy.