Fuerteventura vs La Gomera: weather compared
In October, Fuerteventura and La Gomera have a similar subtropical climate. Fuerteventura has roughly 1.1 fewer rainy days.
October averages compared
| Fuerteventura | La Gomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26.1° | 25.8° |
| Average low | 19.8° | 19.7° |
| Sea temperature | 22.6° | 23.8° |
| Rainy days | 1.7 | 2.8 |
| Sunshine hours | 227 | — |
Right now, Fuerteventura has 0% of its beaches sunny versus 83% on La Gomera.
Month-by-month comparison
| Fuerteventura | La Gomera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | Sea temperature | Average high | Sea temperature | |
| Jan | 20.6° | 19.4° | 20.6° | 20.2° |
| Feb | 21.0° | 18.6° | 20.6° | 19.6° |
| Mar | 22.2° | 18.6° | 21.4° | 19.5° |
| Apr | 22.9° | 18.8° | 22.0° | 19.9° |
| May | 24.1° | 19.6° | 23.1° | 20.6° |
| Jun | 25.8° | 20.7° | 24.5° | 21.7° |
| Jul | 27.3° | 21.3° | 26.4° | 22.4° |
| Aug | 27.8° | 21.9° | 27.3° | 23.2° |
| Sep | 27.5° | 22.7° | 26.7° | 23.9° |
| Oct | 26.1° | 22.6° | 25.8° | 23.8° |
| Nov | 24.0° | 21.2° | 23.6° | 22.8° |
| Dec | 22.0° | 19.8° | 21.5° | 21.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Which is warmer, Fuerteventura or La Gomera?
In October, Fuerteventura is about 0.3°C warmer than La Gomera (26.1°C vs 25.8°C average daytime high). Across the year the two islands stay within about 0.7°C, with Fuerteventura a little warmer overall.
Which island has fewer rainy days?
Both are dry, especially in summer. The southern and eastern islands tend to be the driest; the table above shows the rainy-day average for each month.
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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.