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Fuerteventura in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Fuerteventura in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Fuerteventura in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
Are you considering a trip to Fuerteventura in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 1 rainy days and 1 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fuerteventura has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Fuerteventura in May

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

The temperature in May is +21°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +25°C during the day and a minimum of +15°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +21°C.

Is Fuerteventura warm or cold in May?

Fuerteventura is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +16°C.

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

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Fuerteventura:

Water temperature in Fuerteventura in May

Water in Fuerteventura in May is Fresh. It varies from +18°C to +21°C, with an average of +20°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +20°C.

In May, 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 May?

Water temperature (+20°C) in Fuerteventura in May might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
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 May

Fuerteventura weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+19°C+20°C+22°C
Min. temperature
+12°C+13°C+15°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+30°C+31°C
Rainfall
2 mm1 mm0 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s6 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+19°C+20°C+21°C
Humidity
72%73%75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
8913
Cloudy days
192117
Rainy days
310
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +20°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 2 mm to 1 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 9.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 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 decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last May in Fuerteventura?

This is the weather in Fuerteventura in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+24°C
2 May
☀️
+25°C
3 May
☀️
+25°C
4 May
☁️
+22°C
5 May
☁️
+21°C
6 May
☁️
+22°C
7 May
☁️
+21°C
8 May
☀️
+21°C
9 May
☀️
+23°C
10 May
☀️
+23°C
11 May
☀️
+22°C
12 May
☁️
+21°C
13 May
☀️
+21°C
14 May
☀️
+21°C
15 May
☀️
+21°C
16 May
☁️
+21°C
17 May
☁️
+21°C
18 May
☀️
+21°C
19 May
☀️
+22°C
20 May
☀️
+20°C
21 May
☁️
+20°C
22 May
☀️
+20°C
23 May
☁️
+21°C
24 May
☁️
+21°C
25 May
☀️
+21°C
26 May
☀️
+21°C
27 May
☀️
+21°C
28 May
☁️
+21°C
29 May
☁️
+21°C
30 May
☁️
+22°C
31 May
☀️
+21°C
In May 2023 Fuerteventura had 18 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Fuerteventura?

May 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 May?

May 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 May?

In general, you can swim in Fuerteventura in May, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +20°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Fuerteventura rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Fuerteventura in May?

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

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

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, 2023.

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.