Weather in Fuerteventura in May

How May compares

May is the 7th warmest month of the year in Fuerteventura and ranks 90th of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Within Spain it is 56th of 87 (Spain in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Fuerteventura is 5.0°C warmer by day and 9.4°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in May

The typical May day in Fuerteventura peaks at 21.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 33 days top 25°C. Nights average 17.7°C; one night in ten drops to 16.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 28.2°C (2015-05-12) and the coldest night 14.4°C (1993-05-07).

Rain in May

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2017 with 7 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in May

The sea averages 19.5°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.9°C to 20.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:04 and sets about 20:39 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 46%.

Is May 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.

Warm days without much chance of serious heat

Expect warmth you can comfortably spend time outside in, not reliably hot afternoons. Only 3% of May days reach 25°C, so this is a sensible choice if high temperatures make sightseeing on foot or simply sitting outdoors uncomfortable. If your main aim is intense heat, May is less convincing. Plan light daytime clothing, with a jumper or light jacket for evenings: average night lows are 17.7°C, and the coldest nights can fall to 16.4°C or below. Use the middle of the day for sitting out if warmth matters most to you, rather than expecting the same comfort early in the morning or after dark.

Very little rain, but not uninterrupted sunshine

Rain is unlikely to be the thing that disrupts your plans. May has about 0 rainy days and just 1.0 mm of rain overall, making outdoor plans a reasonable bet without needing to build the holiday around wet-weather alternatives. That does not mean every day will be cloudless: average sunshine is about 7.3 hours within 13.4 hours of daylight. There is plenty of usable daylight, but sunshine and daylight are not interchangeable. Pack sun protection and keep some flexibility over when you sit outside. A dry forecast is reassuring for a day outdoors, but it is not a promise of continuous blue sky.

Beach weather comes with a cool-sea catch

The sea is the main reason to temper expectations of a summer-style holiday. Its May average is 19.5°C, with a year-to-year range of 19°C to 20°C, so choosing May means accepting bracing water rather than counting on a warm swim. If you enjoy a cool dip, that may be a fair trade for dry days and moderate air temperatures. If you tend to feel cold in the water, plan around shorter swims and have something dry to put on afterwards. May makes more sense for spending time beside the sea than for anyone whose holiday depends on lingering comfortably in it.