What to do in January in Fuerteventura, Spain - 2025
Fuerteventura is a favorite destination for beach lovers and surfers everywhere, with a year-round tourist season, due to the great weather. It has great waves, hundreds of kilometers of coast and sunny weather from January until December.
Before we have a look at what you can do in Fuerteventura, let's first look at the weather you can expect in January.
Contents
- 1 January weather in Fuerteventura Spain
- 2 Things to see and do in Fuerteventura
- 3 Shopping in Fuerteventura
- 4 Activities in Fuerteventura
- 5 Restaurants in Fuerteventura
- 6 More things to see in Fuerteventura
- 7 More information about Fuerteventura Spain
- 8 What to do in Fuerteventura Spain in other months
- 9 Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for each month
January weather in Fuerteventura Spain
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in January in Fuerteventura Spain, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if January is comfortable or humidGenerally, January in Fuerteventura Spain will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 53°F / 12°C.
Fuerteventura Spain does not have a lot of rainy days in January. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.2 inches / 5 mm of rain during the whole month.
The forecast for January 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.
Things to see and do in Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.
El Moro Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
El Moro beach is best for boating and sailing.
Epiphany (El Día de Reyes)
Event/FestivalJan
Epiphany is celebrated on the sixth of January. It celebrates Los Reyes Magos or Three Kings. Procession of the Three Knocks It marked the Muslim Routing in 1287. Spanish people gather on the streets of their towns to get a glimpse of the Cabalgata de los reyes magos, or the parade. Cheese, seafood, and meat are cooked on this day. There are cultural shows, gastronomy skill tests, musical nightlife, outdoor activities, sports events, and local get-togethers.
El Rosadero Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
El Rosadero beach is best for sunset watching.
El Dormidero Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
El Dormidero beach is best for fishing and diving.
El Cotillo
BeachThroughout the Year
El Cotillo is a beautiful lagoon habitat for millions of fish species.
El Viejo Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
El Viejo beach is ideal for sunbathing.
New Year's Day
Event/FestivalJan
New Year's Day is celebrated with gastronomy, local cultural shows, theater shows, and live music. There is a show at the amphitheater. Many million people gather in streets, bars, and hotels.
Romería a Torregarcía
Event/FestivalJan
Romería a Torregarcía is held on the second weekend of the year. It means The pilgrimage of the Virgen del Mar. There is a swimming championship and bullfight. You can enjoy tapas and wine. Women dress in imported faralaes and music is played.
Alzada Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
Alzada beach is ideal for the photography of marine life and birds.
Bajo Negro Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
Bajo Negro Beach is a family-friendly place.
Playa Concha
BeachThroughout the Year
Playa Concha is the most peaceful lagoon ideal for many activities.
Medano Beach
BeachThroughout the Year
Medano beach is ideal for swimming and rafting.
Corralejo Natural Park
ParkThroughout the Year
Corralejo Natural Park has some magical dunes.
Shopping in Fuerteventura
- Centro Comercial Montecastillo
- Atlanticó shopping centre
- Centro Comercial Las Rotondas
Activities in Fuerteventura
Watch a wrestling match
The wrestling takes place in a ring of sand called the Terrero. Inside it, the two contestants try to knock each other over. Fuerteventura has 14 Terreros distributed through all the towns except Betancuria
Snorkeling
Festival of Music
The festival usually takes place between January and February and is one winter visitors should not miss.
Take a walk through Betancuria
a walk through Betancuria gives snowbirds a glimpse of the previous way of life in Fuerteventura.
Festival of San Andrés
Snowbirds who are food and wine lovers will be thrilled with this festival. Traditionally served to celebrate Saint Andrés, this festival occurs towards the end of November, unveiling the new season's wine.
Diving
Two of the most useful points for diving are the coast of Playa del Matorral in the South and the zone between Lobos Island and Corralejo in the north.
Isla de Lobos
Visit the little island off Fuerteventura called Isla de Lobos.
Go fishing in El Cotillo. It is a small fishing village in the north-west of the Island famous
Festival Internacional de Cometas/International Kite Festival
usually held in the second week of November.
Swimming
There are many swimming pools on the island but the most obvious place to swim is in the open sea. There is an annual swim from Lobos Island to Fuerteventura, held every year since 1999.
Puerto del Rosario Carnival
usually takes place early February and as always, the event will consist of several days of partying, with music and activities throughout the day and night.
Walking
Take a walk in the fine sand dunes of Parque Natural de Corralejo and El Jable.
Camel riding
Restaurants in Fuerteventura
Restaurants are open all year round and they offer a variety of cuisine including Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Indian and American.
- Restaurant El Patio
- Bombay Burrito
- The Pickled Palm
- Nestor's Restaurant & Steakhouse
- Ohana Lounge
More things to see in Fuerteventura
Nature & Parks
Corralejo Natural Park
Dunes
Visit the famous sand dunes.
Museum
The Antigua Windmill Craft Centre, The Salt Museum, The Atalayita Archeological Interpretation Centre
The Beaches
Cofete beach, La Concha beach, El Cotillo, La Concha beach on the Isle of Lobos, Costa Calma beach
Bookstore
The Central Library of the Island is located in Antigua's city centre, in the public university
More information about Fuerteventura Spain
What to do in Fuerteventura Spain in other months
- What to do in February in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in March in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in April in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in May in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in June in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in July in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in August in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in September in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in October in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in November in Fuerteventura Spain
- What to do in December in Fuerteventura Spain
Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for each month
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for January
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for February
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for March
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for April
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for May
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for June
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for July
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for August
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for September
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for October
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for November
- Weather in Fuerteventura Spain for December