Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Fuerteventura in August
August is a good time to visit Fuerteventura if you want dry weather, warm evenings and a sea suitable for swimming, rather than fierce daytime heat. Average highs are 25.2°C, nights stay around 21.4°C and the sea averages 22.4°C. It is the island's warmest month, but the usual daytime temperatures are fairly moderate for a summer holiday. The catch is the humidity: it can feel warmer than the thermometer suggests, particularly when you are active.
Long-term climate averages for Corralejo, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Fuerteventura, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Corralejo.
- Average daytime high
- 25.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
- Average night-time low
- 21.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 21°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.8°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 22.4°C
- year to year: 22°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.6h
- 66% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 0 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days over 25°C
- 49%
- 1% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 34.7°C
- 2020-08-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- 18.9°C
- 2002-08-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 12 min
- 2742 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Fuerteventura and ranks 124th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Spain it is 78th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Fuerteventura is 3.8°C warmer by day and 7.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Fuerteventura peaks at 25.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 91 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.4°C; one night in ten drops to 20.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 34.7°C (2020-08-27) and the coldest night 18.9°C (2002-08-01).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 0 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2018 with 2 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 78%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 22.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.8°C to 22.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:25 and sets about 20:35 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 34%.
Is August a good time to visit Fuerteventura?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Fuerteventura on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep.
Warm enough for summer clothes, without routine extreme heat
Pack mainly light summer clothing, with something loose and breathable for evenings as well as daytime. August is Fuerteventura's warmest month, yet days reaching 30°C account for just 1% of the month, so extreme heat is not the usual experience. That makes it a reasonable choice if you want warmth without planning your whole holiday around avoiding high temperatures. Humidity averages 78%, however, so walking around can feel sticky even when the air temperature looks comfortable. Keep more active plans for the cooler parts of the day and allow for shade at midday. A light layer is a sensible option if you tend to feel cool after sitting outside.
Dry days and a sea that suits swimming
Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans: August has about 0 rainy days, so there is little weather-based reason to build your holiday around indoor alternatives. Sunshine averages 8.6 hours within 13.0 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of scope to spread outdoor time beyond midday. Do not read that as guaranteed clear skies throughout the day, though. The sea averages 22.4°C, with a year-to-year range of 22°C to 23°C, making August a sound choice if swimming matters to you. Expect water that is suitable for a swim rather than bath-warm. Sun protection and somewhere shaded to take a break deserve more attention in your packing and planning than rainwear.
A little perspective
Fuerteventura through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0°C | 15.7°C | 18.9°C | 5.6 | 10 | 2 | 0% |
| February | 19.2°C | 15.5°C | 18.2°C | 6.2 | 11 | 2 | 1% |
| March | 19.9°C | 15.9°C | 18.2°C | 6.9 | 8 | 2 | 2% |
| April | 20.5°C | 16.7°C | 18.7°C | 6.8 | 4 | 1 | 2% |
| May | 21.6°C | 17.7°C | 19.5°C | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 3% |
| June | 23.0°C | 19.3°C | 20.6°C | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 7% |
| Julybest | 24.3°C | 20.5°C | 21.5°C | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 23% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 25.2°C | 21.4°C | 22.4°C | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 49% |
| Septemberbest | 25.1°C | 21.4°C | 22.9°C | 7.6 | 3 | 1 | 53% |
| October | 24.2°C | 20.4°C | 22.7°C | 6.4 | 10 | 2 | 24% |
| November | 22.1°C | 18.7°C | 21.4°C | 5.5 | 10 | 2 | 5% |
| December | 20.2°C | 16.9°C | 20.0°C | 5.6 | 18 | 3 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Fuerteventura in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Fuerteventura hot in August?
Fuerteventura is hot in August: the average daytime high is 25.2°C and nights average 21.4°C. Roughly 1 in 2 August days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Fuerteventura in August?
The sea around Fuerteventura averages 22.4°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 22°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Fuerteventura in August?
Fuerteventura sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 0 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (2 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Fuerteventura in August?
Fuerteventura gets around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Fuerteventura compare with the UK in August?
Fuerteventura is on average 3.8°C warmer than London by day in August (25.2°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Fuerteventura?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Fuerteventura reached 34.7°C on 2020-08-27, and the coldest night dropped to 18.9°C on 2002-08-01.
How much warmer is Fuerteventura than London in August?
The average daytime high is 25.2°C, compared with London's 21.4°C, a difference of 3.8°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth rather than a huge leap in daytime temperature, with warm nights helping it feel consistently summery.
Is August the best month to go for warm weather?
August is the island's warmest month and sits alongside July and September among the best months for weather overall. It suits travellers who prioritise warm evenings, swimming and dry days, without needing exceptionally high daytime temperatures.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 12 min, putting Fuerteventura within short-haul reach. For that journey, August offers a combination of dry weather, warm evenings and sea temperatures suitable for swimming.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Corralejo. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C