The weather in Fuerteventura in February is usually on the cold side. February is still winter and there is little difference in the climate here. The typical daytime temperature remains at 18 Celsius for much of the month.
Some weather conditions see an increase while others see a reduction. February is still a popular time to pay a visit to this beautiful island. Most of the Canary Islands will be buzzing with activity around this time.
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Weather in Fuerteventura in February
The weather in Fuerteventura in February is at it’s warmest during the middle of the month. This is the last full winter month before spring sees the temperatures increase. Those choosing to pay a visit now will enjoy a daily high of 21 Celsius. The usual low temperature during February is 15 Celsius.
Fuerteventura and Lanzarote tend to see less rainfall than the other Canaries now. These islands closer to Africa see much of the best weather during winter. This is quite a contrast to Tenerife now and the other popular islands to the west. The fact they are a short ferry journey from each other makes visiting both much easier. This is especially true if you visit southern Lanzarote or northern Fuerteventura.
Sea Temperature in Fuerteventura in February
The sea temperature in Fuerteventura in February falls to it’s lowest level of 18 Celsius. This could be on the cool side for swimming but not for water sports lovers. Fuerteventura is one of the top locations in the world for windsurfing.
February and March are when the sea temperature is coldest here. This increases in April and every other month until July when the temperature hits 23 Celsius.
Rainfall In February
February sees around the same rainfall as January on average. It usually rains for 2 days of the month but precipitation levels are a touch higher. The amount of rainfall is considerably lower than that of December, the wettest month. Most months do not see more than 3 rainy days as this is one of the driest of the Canary Islands.
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Fuerteventura Weather in February Stats
The temperature of the sun in February remains at 18 Celsius for much of the month.
February sees a typical daily high of 21 Celsius and a low of 15 Celsius.
February is the second wettest month in Fuerteventura behind December. Even so, there will only be around 2 rainy days here during this month.
The sea temperature now drops to 18 Celsius which is the year low. Only March sees the sea as cold as February.
The hours of sunshine now increase to 7 hours per day on average.
Windsurfing Championship
The world windsurfing championship will take place in July for the 34th year running. Sotavento beach is the location, one of the many beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura.
Sunshine Hours
The hours of sun one can expect during February now increases to 7 hours. January and December see the lowest annual hours of sun with 6 hours. March, May and June will see further increases in sunshine hours before peaking at 10 hours.
The weather in Fuerteventura in March is a shade cooler than some of the other Canary Islands. This month generally yields an average temperature of 18 Celsius. Like the other main islands, the yearly climate here tends to be warm whenever you decide to visit.
The end of March leading up to April sees the arrival of spring when the temperature begins to increase more. Fuerteventura is quite close to the Sahara which can often make things warmer here. It’s also the northernmost of the seven islands which can be quite chilly around this time.
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Weather in Fuerteventura in March
The weather in Fuerteventura in March sees a daily high of 22 Celsius. This can depend on the direction of the wind on windy days. An eastern breeze from the Sahara Desert will often raise the temperature a shade. Usually a breeze coming from the north will cool this island more. The daily low here is 16 Celsius, it’s unlikely to get much cooler even at night.
The start of the month will see an average temperature of 18 Celsius. Towards the end of the month this will increase to 19 Celsius. As spring arrives, the temperature improves each month before peaking in summer.
Sea Temperature
The temperature of the ocean in Fuerteventura during March remains a chilly 18 Celsius. March and February see the sea at it’s coldest yearly level. This may be on the cold side to go for a swim but the windsurfers will be out in force.
Due to the windy conditions, Fuerteventura happens to be a top location for windsurfing and other water sports. You can expect plenty of activity on the beaches during windy times of the year. The sea will begin to warm towards the end of the month with the arrival of spring.
Rainfall in March
March usually sees between 2 – 3 days of rainfall during this month. The days of rain are now on the decline after the wetter winter months. This will continue to be the case until the end of summer when more rain will arrive again. Most of the rainfall in March will come before the arrival of spring. The rain is not likely to inundate anything and will only be a few heavy showers.
Popular Resort Temperatures in March
Below is the average march temperatures for a few of the top areas here. You can find out more here about the top resorts and places to stay on this island.
| Caleta de Fuste | Corralejo | Costa Calma/Jandia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Temperature | 18°C | 18°C | 19°C |
| High | 21°C | 21°C | 22°C |
| Low | 15°C | 15°C | 16°C |
| Sea Temp | 18°C | 19°C | 18°C |
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Fuerteventura in March
- The average daily temperature is 18 Celsius
- The Sea temperature is 18 Celsius
- There are 8 hours of sunshine
- Average of 2 – 3 days of rainfall
- Daily high of 22 Celsius
- Daily low of 16 Celsius
- This island is warmer with an eastern breeze and colder with a northern breeze
Hours of Sunshine
Fuerteventura sees an average of 8 hours sunshine during March. The hours of sun increases from 7 in February. This will remain the case during March and April here before increasing to 9 during May. June and July will see a further increase to the yearly high of 10 hours.
Attractions
Oasis Park is one of the top attractions here if you enjoy spending time with the wildlife. If day trips is more your thing then we recommend the short boat trip to Isla de Lobos. Fuerteventura has around 150 beaches to choose from, Cofete and Corralejo are amoong the best. Corralejo also boasts a super water park for days out with the kids.