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Visiting Fuerteventura in December

BySunMed Guide

Visiting Fuerteventura in December

# Fuerteventura in December: What You’re Actually Getting Into

Let’s be straight with you: December in Fuerteventura is genuinely unpredictable in a way that surprises people who assume “Canary Islands” automatically means sunshine.

The weather sits somewhere between 18 and 22 degrees most days, which sounds lovely until you factor in the wind. Fuerteventura is legitimately one of the windiest places in Europe, and December can be relentlessly gusty. You might get a gorgeous, warm, blue-sky week. You might get grey, choppy days where the beach is more punishing than pleasant. Nobody can honestly tell you which until you’re there. Rainfall is similarly unpageable – the island is semi-arid, so heavy rain is unlikely, but overcast skies are genuinely common. Pack a layer you actually like wearing.

The crowds are noticeably thinner than summer, except for the Christmas and New Year window when European families flood in and prices spike accordingly. If you’re going mid-December, you’ll find beaches spacious and restaurants relaxed. If you’re going between the 23rd and 2nd of January, expect it to feel considerably busier and more expensive.

Most things are open. Fuerteventura doesn’t really shut down seasonally the way some Mediterranean destinations do. Restaurants, water parks, excursions, rental shops – they’re operating. The surf schools particularly love December because the Atlantic swells are strong. Windsurfers and kitesurfers treat this as peak season, not off-season.

**Is it worth going?** For beach-lounging-as-primary-activity, honestly, it’s a gamble. You might nail it, you might feel slightly short-changed. For couples or solo travellers wanting quiet exploration, hiking the dunes at Corralejo, eating well without queuing, and genuinely relaxing – December is actually excellent. Families with young children wanting guaranteed warm water and sunshine are probably better served waiting until April.

**One practical tip:** Don’t book accommodation right on the beach if wind bothers you. A spot slightly inland in a town like Corralejo gives you flexibility to choose your beach day rather than feeling trapped by the conditions outside your door.

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