Fuerteventura weather in May
Fuerteventura averages 23°C by day and 18°C at night in May, with the sea at 21°C and 2 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
23°C
Night
18°C
Sea
21°C
Rainy days
2
Flight from London
4h
What May feels like
May is warm in Fuerteventura: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings.
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
It rarely rains: about 2 wet days on average.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Fuerteventura is the #40 warmest in May, and #17 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in May?
These are hotter than Fuerteventura this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Fuerteventura weather by month
May is highlighted. Compare with April and June, or see the full year in Fuerteventura.
Fuerteventura in May: quick answers
Is Fuerteventura hot in May?
May is warm in Fuerteventura: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings. Average highs are 23°C and lows 18°C.
Can you swim in Fuerteventura in May?
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Fuerteventura in May?
It rarely rains: about 2 wet days on average.
What is the warmest month in Fuerteventura?
August, at an average high of 27°C. The coolest is January at 20°C.
How long is the flight to Fuerteventura from the UK?
About 4h direct from London, estimated from the 2,764 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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