Fuerteventura vs La Palma: weather compared
In September, Fuerteventura and La Palma have a similar subtropical climate. Fuerteventura has roughly 1.3 fewer rainy days.
September averages compared
| Fuerteventura | La Palma | |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27.5° | 26.6° |
| Average low | 21.2° | 21.3° |
| Sea temperature | 22.7° | 24.2° |
| Rainy days | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Sunshine hours | 246 | 187 |
Right now, Fuerteventura has 0% of its beaches sunny versus 0% on La Palma.
Month-by-month comparison
| Fuerteventura | La Palma | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | Sea temperature | Average high | Sea temperature | |
| Jan | 20.6° | 19.4° | 20.6° | 20.3° |
| Feb | 21.0° | 18.6° | 20.7° | 19.6° |
| Mar | 22.2° | 18.6° | 21.2° | 19.5° |
| Apr | 22.9° | 18.8° | 21.6° | 19.9° |
| May | 24.1° | 19.6° | 22.6° | 20.7° |
| Jun | 25.8° | 20.7° | 24.1° | 21.8° |
| Jul | 27.3° | 21.3° | 25.5° | 22.6° |
| Aug | 27.8° | 21.9° | 26.3° | 23.4° |
| Sep | 27.5° | 22.7° | 26.6° | 24.2° |
| Oct | 26.1° | 22.6° | 25.5° | 23.9° |
| Nov | 24.0° | 21.2° | 23.5° | 22.8° |
| Dec | 22.0° | 19.8° | 21.8° | 21.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Which is warmer, Fuerteventura or La Palma?
In September, Fuerteventura is about 0.9°C warmer than La Palma (27.5°C vs 26.6°C average daytime high). Across the year the two islands stay within about 0.9°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 · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.