Which is windier Lanzarote or Fuerteventura?

Is Fuerteventura windier compared to the other Canary Islands? Probably yes. Especially compared to some of the areas in Tenerife or Gran Canaria, the wind may be stronger in Fuerteventura. If you compare it to Lanzarote, it's pretty much the same, but it does matter where on the island you are staying.



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Truth be told, the weather of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura is very similar, though Fuerteventura is slightly windier than nearby Lanzarote. Both islands are quite dry and have warm, mild climates all year 'round.

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With high temperatures, also come strong winds in Fuerteventura. The breeze during the summer months is much stronger than the wind you can feel in winter.

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The windiest months in Lanzarote tend to be in July and August followed by April to June. The winds tend to die down a little in september. Daytime temperatures rarely rise above 32°C during the summer months.

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Which part of the Canary Islands is the least windy? Tenerife South is less windy than the eastern coast, so staying in Los Cristianos, Las Americas, Costa Adeje, Playa San Juan, Playa Paraiso, La Caleta or Caleta Salvaje will be considerably less windy than El Medano, Punta del Hidalgo or Bajamar for example.

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The wind in Lanzarote is changing and even sometimes unpredictable. However, in general, the southern part of the island is usually less windy than the north due to the direction of the trade winds and the mountains that act as a shield against the southern zone.

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Lanzarote is amazing! Still, how about a day trip to Fuerteventura to spice things up? It's really close, ferry tickets are quite cheap and the island is equally magnificent.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.

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The calima is a hot and oppresive wind and occurs when there is high pressure over The Sahara, which in turn drives a southerly wind towards Lanzarote, bringing Saharan temperatures and sand with it.

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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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Being a fairly flat island, Fuerteventura has fewer microclimates than other higher-altitude islands in the archipelago. Its northern part tends to be a bit cooler while the southern part of the island is warmer year-round as the sea breeze regulates and cools the coastal areas.

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Average monthly temperatures For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Fuerteventura is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.

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Desert Dust consists of particles smaller than 62 µm originating in deserts. Often, the dust particles are small, leading to high concentrations of PM10 and PM2. 5 and all related health impacts.

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Average monthly temperatures For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Lanzarote is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.

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Wear a sun hat to protect the top of your head, the back of your neck and your face from the sun. Limit the number of hours you spend in full sun, particularly between 11am and 3pm.

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But in the case of the Canary Islands, the challenge goes further. In addition to the pollutants emitted by our cars, ships and electric power stations, the islands are exposed to uncontrollable desert dust from the Sahara. Air pollution is responsible for some seven million deaths a year worldwide.

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