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Why does it not rain in Fuerteventura?

Unlike the western Canary Islands, Fuerteventura don't have mountains with sufficient height to retain clouds, that just pass over the island without precipitation.



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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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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.

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Flag beach? The most famous kite surf spot in the island is also perfect to relax and enjoy the view on Islote de Lobos, the bottom is a mix of sands and rocks. And, except on big swells, you can easily enjoy a swim.

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The African coast lies only ~ 313 km from Mt Teide, but this is greater than the visibility range V ~ 253 km. There are reports of Africa being visible from Fuerteventura.

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La Palma and la Gomera have a subtropical humid climate, which means it rains more than other Canary Islands. You can swim in the water all year round notwithstanding a few rain showers in the winter.

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Fuerteventura may be most famous for the beaches that ring its coast, but the interior shouldn't be ignored. Head south of Corralejo and you'll find vast expanses of volcanic terrain — craters and lava fields in a paintbox of terracotta tones.

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May-September. With a temperature ranging between 28 ºC and 16 ºC, these months include the beginning of spring and ends with the last day of summer, so it includes the warmest months and with greater influx of tourists in Fuerteventura (July and August).

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Avoid sun exposure between 11am and 6pm. The solar noon in Andalucía is deceptively late: about 13.20 hrs in winter and 14.20 hrs in summer.

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