December is not one of the recommended months for Fuerteventura
The months the guide recommends are May, June, September, and October.
In December, the average high is 22.0 °C and the low 15.9 °C. It rains 3.2 days and there are 186 hours of sun (Fuerteventura Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, December has a lower average high (22.0 °C against 25.9 °C), more rainy days (3.2 against 0.6), and fewer hours of sun (186 against 260).
- Weather
- High 22.0 °C · low 15.9 °C · 3.2 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 67% (yearly average: 73%)
- Daylight
- 07:41 to 18:02 (10 h 21 min)
- Public holidays
- 2
Activities in Fuerteventura
Lobos Island Ferry Trip
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Lobos Island Snorkelling Trip
from €27
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Water Taxi to Lobos Island
from €16
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The weather in Fuerteventura in December
AEMET climate normals (1981-2010) from the Fuerteventura Aeropuerto station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.
December against the rest of the year
| December | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 22.0 | 25.9 | 24.3 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 3.2 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Hours of sunshine | 186 | 260 | 239 |
In November, the average high is 24.0 °C with 2.2 rainy days; in January, 20.6 °C with 2.5 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 20.6 | 21.0 | 22.2 | 22.9 | 24.1 | 25.8 | 27.3 | 27.8 | 27.5 | 26.1 | 24.0 | 22.0 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 14.7 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 16.0 | 17.1 | 19.1 | 20.8 | 21.5 | 21.2 | 19.8 | 17.7 | 15.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.2 |
| Hours of sunshine | 190 | 190 | 233 | 242 | 280 | 285 | 294 | 289 | 246 | 227 | 203 | 186 |
AEMET climate normals at the Fuerteventura Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Fuerteventura in December
Hotel occupancy by beds was 67% in December 2025. The yearly average was 73%; the busiest month was August (83%) and the quietest, May (62%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €125 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €118 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 72 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 83 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 67 |
| Average rate (€) | 109 | 112 | 117 | 114 | 103 | 102 | 129 | 137 | 118 | 125 | 123 | 125 |
INE data for the island of Fuerteventura, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price.
Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗
Where to stay in Fuerteventura in December
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Sunrise and sunset in Fuerteventura in December
On 15 December the sun rises at 07:41 and sets at 18:02 (local time): 10 h 21 min of daylight.
For comparison: on 15 June there are 13 h 56 min of daylight and on 15 December, 10 h 21 min.
Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.
Public holidays in December 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Fuerteventura (Canary Islands):
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception (national)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (national)
Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.
Fuerteventura in December: what the guide says
The Fuerteventura guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to December. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
More ideas in Fuerteventura
Lanzarote Timanfaya Day Trip
from €83
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Lobos Island Catamaran Day Trip
from €75
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Complete Fuerteventura Tour
from €62
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Fuerteventura month by month
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Sources for this page
Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Fuerteventura Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Fuerteventura guide and its sources.