Your January weather guide
MildWeather in Fuerteventura in January
Fuerteventura in January suits a mild winter break, not a hot beach holiday. Daytime highs average 19°C, nights fall to around 16°C and the sea is about 19°C, so light layers matter more than swimwear alone. For a UK traveller, the appeal is comfortable weather for spending time outdoors with little rain. The catch is that neither strong warmth nor comfortable sea swimming should be the main reason for going.
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
- 19.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +11.6°C
- London averages 7.4°C in January
- Sea temperature
- 18.9°C
- year to year: 18°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.6h
- 54% of 10.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 2
- 10 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 24.9°C
- 2010-01-17
- Record low 1991-2020
- 11.5°C
- 1999-01-12
- 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 January compares
January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Fuerteventura and ranks 53rd of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within Spain it is 17th of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Fuerteventura is 11.6°C warmer by day and 13.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in January
The typical January day in Fuerteventura peaks at 19.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.7°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 15.7°C; one night in ten drops to 13.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 24.9°C (2010-01-17) and the coldest night 11.5°C (1999-01-12).
Rain in January
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 10 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2007 with 37 mm, the driest 1995 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 68%.
Sea temperature in January
The sea averages 18.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.3°C to 19.7°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), 10.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:50 and sets about 18:19 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 46%.
Is January a good time to visit Fuerteventura?
It is a reasonable choice: mild days. The best months for Fuerteventura on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep.
Pleasant days, but pack for cooler spells
January is Fuerteventura's coolest month, so treat the daytime average as mild rather than reliably warm. A T-shirt may suit the warmer part of the day, but bring a jumper or light jacket for evenings and cooler spells. The coldest nights can fall to around 14°C or below, making an extra layer useful if you plan to sit outside after dark. Rain is a relatively small concern, with about 2 rainy days during the month, though that does not guarantee a dry stay. This weather suits travellers who want to be outdoors without intense heat; it is less suitable if your holiday depends on long, hot afternoons in swimwear.
Some sunshine, with bracing sea swimming
Expect about 5.6 hours of sunshine within 10.4 hours of daylight, rather than clear skies throughout the day. Keep outdoor plans flexible and make use of sunny spells instead of assuming every afternoon will feel warm enough for lying out. The sea averages 18.9°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. If you dislike a chilly entry, sea swimming may be something to skip rather than build your holiday around; a wetsuit is worth considering if you intend to spend longer in the water. January makes more sense for a mix of outdoor time and relaxed breaks than for a trip centred on swimming.
A little perspective
Fuerteventura through the year
January 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+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuarySelected | 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% |
| 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 January FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Fuerteventura hot in January?
Fuerteventura is mild in January: the average daytime high is 19.0°C and nights average 15.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in January.
Can you swim in the sea in Fuerteventura in January?
The sea around Fuerteventura averages 18.9°C in January, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Fuerteventura in January?
Fuerteventura sees about 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 10 mm of rain in a typical January. The wettest January between 1991 and 2020 was 2007 (37 mm) and the driest was 1995 (0 mm).
How sunny is Fuerteventura in January?
Fuerteventura gets around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day in January out of 10.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Fuerteventura compare with the UK in January?
Fuerteventura is on average 11.6°C warmer than London by day in January (19.0°C against 7.4°C).
What is the hottest January on record in Fuerteventura?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day in Fuerteventura reached 24.9°C on 2010-01-17, and the coldest night dropped to 11.5°C on 1999-01-12.
How much warmer is Fuerteventura than London in January?
The average daytime high is 19°C, compared with London's 7.4°C - a difference of 11.6°C. That is a substantial improvement for time outdoors, but it still means mild conditions rather than summer heat, especially once evening arrives.
Is January hot enough for a sunbathing holiday?
Sunny spells may suit sitting out, but January is not a dependable choice for a hot sunbathing holiday. Days reaching 25°C account for 0%, and the typical high is 19°C. July, August and September are better choices if warmth is your priority.
Is it a short-haul option from the UK?
Yes - the flight from London is about 4 h 12 min, making Fuerteventura a short-haul option for milder January weather. The trade-off is warmth rather than heat: go for comfortable outdoor days, not tropical temperatures or a warm sea.
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