Weather in Fuerteventura in October

How October compares

October is the 4th warmest month of the year in Fuerteventura and ranks 66th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Spain it is 17th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Fuerteventura is 9.6°C warmer by day and 12.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Fuerteventura peaks at 24.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 4 days top 25°C and 1 in 200 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.4°C; one night in ten drops to 19.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 37.0°C (2017-10-13) and the coldest night 16.4°C (2008-10-29).

Rain in October

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 October was 2015 with 49 mm, the driest 1998 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 22.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (22.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:56 and sets about 19:26 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is October a good time to visit Fuerteventura?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, little rain. The best months for Fuerteventura on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep.

Warm days without relying on serious heat

Pack mainly light clothing, with a light layer for evenings if you tend to feel cool. Average highs of 24.2°C make October better suited to travellers who enjoy warmth than those who want reliably hot afternoons: only 24% of days reach 25°C. You can plan outdoor time without making intense heat the organising principle of your day, though sun protection still belongs in your bag. Nights average 20.4°C, so the temperature usually stays mild after dark rather than dropping sharply. Even the colder end of the night-time range is around 19°C or below, making a flexible extra layer more useful than packing entirely for summer heat.

Swimming weather, with room for cloud

The sea is a strong reason to choose October: at an average of 22.7°C, it falls in the comfortable swimming range, though personal tolerance will still matter. You do not have to rely on a particularly hot afternoon to make a dip appealing. Rain is unlikely to dominate the holiday, with about 2 rainy days during the month, but that does not mean clear skies throughout. Expect about 6.4 hours of sunshine within 11.3 hours of daylight, so leave room for cloudier spells rather than planning every day around sunbathing. Keep outdoor plans flexible and use the brighter parts of the day for the time you most want by the water.