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Fuerteventura in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Fuerteventura in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Fuerteventura, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Fuerteventura in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
Planning a trip to Fuerteventura in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 10 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Fuerteventura;
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Fuerteventura

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fuerteventura has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Fuerteventura in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Fuerteventura for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +17°C.

Is Fuerteventura warm or cold in January?

Fuerteventura is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Fuerteventura, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Fuerteventura in January

Water in Fuerteventura in January is Fresh. It varies from +18°C to +21°C, with an average of +19°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +17°C.

In January, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Fuerteventura are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +19°C.

Can you swim in Fuerteventura in January?

Water temperature (+19°C) in Fuerteventura in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Fuerteventura in January

Fuerteventura weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+18°C+17°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+11°C+9°C+9°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+23°C+24°C
Rainfall
12 mm10 mm9 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+20°C+19°C+19°C
Humidity
73%71%73%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
10910
Cloudy days
161714
Rainy days
554
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 12 mm to 10 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in December to 9 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Fuerteventura in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Fuerteventura is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last January in Fuerteventura?

This is the weather in Fuerteventura in January 2023:
1 January
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+20°C
2 January
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+20°C
3 January
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+20°C
4 January
☀️
+20°C
5 January
☀️
+20°C
6 January
☀️
+19°C
7 January
☀️
+19°C
8 January
☀️
+19°C
9 January
☀️
+19°C
10 January
☁️
+19°C
11 January
☁️
+19°C
12 January
☁️
+19°C
13 January
☁️
+19°C
14 January
☀️
+21°C
15 January
☀️
+19°C
16 January
☀️
+19°C
17 January
☁️
+18°C
18 January
☁️
+18°C
19 January
☁️
+17°C
20 January
☀️
+18°C
21 January
☁️
+18°C
22 January
☁️
+18°C
23 January
☁️
+18°C
24 January
☁️
+18°C
25 January
☁️
+16°C
26 January
☁️
+16°C
27 January
☁️
+17°C
28 January
☁️
+17°C
29 January
☁️
+16°C
30 January
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+16°C
31 January
☁️
+17°C
In January 2023 Fuerteventura had 13 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Fuerteventura climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Fuerteventura in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+20°C) and the highest in 2023 (+22°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 19 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 174 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fuerteventura in January:

Is January a good time to visit Fuerteventura?

January is a really good time to go to Fuerteventura. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Fuerteventura.

Can you sunbathe in Fuerteventura in January?

January has mild temperatures in Fuerteventura. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Fuerteventura in January?

In general, you can swim in Fuerteventura in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +19°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Fuerteventura rainy in January?

Fuerteventura is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Fuerteventura in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Fuerteventura in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Fuerteventura

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Fuerteventura, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.