Fuerteventura · Month comparison
February vs May
May ranks #1 overall vs February at #11. The sweet spot — sea finally warmish, kitesurf wind kicking in, lowest prices of the year.
February
#11 of 12 months
Strong option
Carnival in Puerto del Rosario and Corralejo — smaller than Tenerife, easier to enjoy.
- ↑Local carnivals in every coastal village
- ↑Whale and dolphin watching peak off Morro Jable
May
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The sweet spot — sea finally warmish, kitesurf wind kicking in, lowest prices of the year.
- ↑Sea reaching 20C — finally proper swim
- ↑Cheapest flights and rooms of the year
| Factor | February | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 10 |
| Value score | 4 | 8 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 8 |
| Events score | 5 | 4 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 22°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 12mm | 1mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 9hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Sea at 18C — almost too cold for most
- ↓Trade winds at strongest in evenings
May trade-offs
- ↓Trade winds picking up — east coast windy
- ↓Limited evening entertainment off-peak
Scores compare months within Fuerteventura. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →