Is Fuerteventura good in winter?

So, is Fuerteventura a good winter destination? Absolutely. If you're looking to escape the winter chill, enjoy some warmth and breathtaking scenery, traveling to Fuerteventura is a great idea. Enjoy longer days, warmer temperatures and plenty of activities.



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Tenerife, the largest and most populated of the Canary Islands, has an eternal springtime climate that keeps visitors flocking to its shores year after year. As flights to the island generally tend to be cheaper during the winter months, it's one of the prime destinations for a winter holiday among many Europeans.

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Fuerteventura has a lot to offer all year round. It's often said that this is the island of eternal spring. the shortest day of the year still has 10 hours of sunlight (sunrise around 7:30am and sunset around 6pm). It's a desert climate, very sunny with little rain.

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During the winter months temperatures remain in the high teens and low 20s; making it much warmer than most places in Europe. Day temperatures should feel warm enough to sunbathe, although the sea may feel a little refreshing.

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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.

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Most of the winds are blocked by the neighbouring island of Lanzarote, which means that Fuerteventura is warmer and drier than other Canary Islands.

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The toasty temperatures of the Canary Islands during Christmas are between 19ºC and 26ºC during the day and around 17ºC at night. Gran Canaria has the warmest Christmas weather of the Canary Islands, with an average temperature of 23ºC and 6 hours of complete sunshine!

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Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.

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This also depends on which beach you choose, since beaches that are more sheltered will have a warmer sea temperature. We've been able to swim in December in the Canaries several times, as well as all the other winter months, although there can be significant differences from year to year.

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Fuerteventura is popular, especially in summer (high season). In winter, it's always popular (it's a year-round destination), but you can more easily find quieter spots. However, the Christmas and Easter vacations are also very busy!

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Fuerteventura is larger than Lanzarote and also welcomes more tourists than the neighboring island. Therefore, it has a more diverse offer of accommodation, leisure and nightlife. It's the ideal destination if you are looking to combine a beach vacation with exciting activities.

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High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is November. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Fuerteventura flight deals.

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In February, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria enjoy average temperatures of 18°C, with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife is slightly cooler at this time of the year, with an average temperature of 16°C.

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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.

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Is everything open in Fuerteventura in December? On 25 December and 1 January, shops are closed for Christmas and New Year. On January 5, shops tend to open until 00:00h to make the last purchases.

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