Your December weather guide
WarmWeather in Fuerteventura in December
Fuerteventura in December suits a break from UK winter if you want mild days rather than proper summer heat. Daytime highs average 20°C, nights stay around 17°C, and the sea is about 20°C - bracing rather than comfortably warm. It is a reasonable choice for spending time outdoors without strong heat, but less convincing if your main aim is long swims and reliably hot sunbathing. Pack for changing conditions, not just the beach.
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
- 20.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 16.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +12.5°C
- London averages 7.7°C in December
- Sea temperature
- 20.0°C
- year to year: 20°C to 21°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.6h
- 55% of 10.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 18 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 25.1°C
- 2010-12-05
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.5°C
- 1992-12-18
- 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 December compares
December is the 9th warmest month of the year in Fuerteventura and ranks 53rd of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Spain it is 16th of 87 (Spain in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Fuerteventura is 12.5°C warmer by day and 14.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in December
The typical December day in Fuerteventura peaks at 20.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 1000 days top 25°C. Nights average 16.9°C; one night in ten drops to 15.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 25.1°C (2010-12-05) and the coldest night 12.5°C (1992-12-18).
Rain in December
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 18 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 2004 with 68 mm, the driest 2011 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in December
The sea averages 20.0°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.5°C to 20.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:41 and sets about 18:00 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is December a good time to visit Fuerteventura?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Fuerteventura on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep.
Comfortable days, but limited heat
December is warm enough to make light clothing useful during the day, with a jumper or light jacket for evenings and cooler spells. The warmest days reach 22°C or more, but the figures show no days reaching 25°C, so do not plan around summer-style heat. Colder nights can fall to 15°C or below, making an extra layer sensible even though the average night is mild. This suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without high temperatures and are happy to save sitting in the sun for the warmer part of the day. If heat is the priority, July, August and September are the better-rated months here.
Useful sunshine, with room for a wet spell
Expect about 5.6 hours of sunshine within 10.2 hours of daylight, so there is useful time outdoors, but clear skies throughout the day are not the expectation. Keep plans flexible rather than making every day depend on sunshine. About 3 rainy days means rain is a consideration, though not the main feature of the month; a light waterproof is a sensible addition to your bag. For beach time, pick a sunny spell and keep a layer handy afterwards. The sea averages 20°C and is classed as bracing, so swimming depends on your tolerance for cool water. December works better for a mix of outdoor time and shorter dips than a holiday centred on warm-water swimming.
A little perspective
Fuerteventura through the year
December 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% |
| Augustbest | 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% |
| DecemberSelected | 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 December FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Fuerteventura hot in December?
Fuerteventura is warm in December: the average daytime high is 20.2°C and nights average 16.9°C. Roughly 1 in 1000 December days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Fuerteventura in December?
The sea around Fuerteventura averages 20.0°C in December, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 21°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Fuerteventura in December?
Fuerteventura sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 18 mm of rain in a typical December. The wettest December between 1991 and 2020 was 2004 (68 mm) and the driest was 2011 (0 mm).
How sunny is Fuerteventura in December?
Fuerteventura gets around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day in December out of 10.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Fuerteventura compare with the UK in December?
Fuerteventura is on average 12.5°C warmer than London by day in December (20.2°C against 7.7°C).
What is the hottest December on record in Fuerteventura?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day in Fuerteventura reached 25.1°C on 2010-12-05, and the coldest night dropped to 12.5°C on 1992-12-18.
How much warmer is Fuerteventura than London in December?
The average daytime high is 20.2°C in Fuerteventura, compared with 7.7°C in London - a difference of 12.5°C. That makes it a clear step up in daytime warmth, though you should still bring layers rather than pack only summer clothes.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in December?
At around 20°C, the sea is bracing rather than comfortably warm. It may suit you if you enjoy cooler swims, but it falls below the 22°C warm-swimming benchmark. Do not choose December expecting bath-like water.
Is Fuerteventura a short-haul option from London?
Yes. The flight from London takes about 4 h 12 min, putting Fuerteventura within short-haul reach. For that journey, December offers mild daytime warmth rather than tropical heat, so it suits a change from winter more than a hot-weather holiday.
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