The best season for kitesurfing in Fuerteventura!

So you are planning a kite-surfing trip to Fuerteventura and want to know when is the best season with reliable wind and weather conditions?

At a glance:

Best time for kitesurfing in Fuerteventura: March to November (but it’s possible all year around)

Average water temperature: 17-21°C

Wetsuit: 3/2 or 3/4 wetsuit

Fuerteventura – the caribbean island in europe is famous for it’s optimal wind and weather conditions for kitesurfing. Even beginners will be able to find spots where they can have fun with the wind and waves in complete safety almost all year arround. Off course it’s one of the kite capitals in Europe all year round.

However, to be more specific there are 3 seasons for kitesurfing in Fuerteventura: high, medium and low.

• High – April to August
• Medium – February to April
• Low – September to January

April to August – the best time to go kitesurfing in Fuerteventura

In these months weather conditions are optimal and you are almost guaranteed to be able to kitesurf every day! It’s the perfect for beginners and advanced kitesurfers.

Temperatures will be warm and you can expect strong wind 60-90% of the time. If you want to avoid big crowds skip July and  August. If you don’t mind a lot of people you can expect to have the strongest winds and the warmest days in these months.

April

• temperature: 21°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 12 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 59%

May

• temperature: 22°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 13 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 69%

June

• temperature: 24°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 13 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 74%

July

• temperature: 25°C
• wetsuit: shorties
• Average winds: 14 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 84%

August

• temperature: 25°C
• wetsuit: shorties
• Average winds: 13 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 76%

February to April – Mid Kitesurfing Season in Fuerteventura

Generally speaking you can expect good conditions  from february to april. The air and water temperatures is colder but still warm compared to anywhere in europe. While you should expect to be able to go kiteboarding every day of the week it’s generally possible to have 3-5 good sessions a week with a wind probability 50-60%.

February

• temperature: 19°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 11 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 50%

March

• temperature: 20°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 12 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 58%

September to January – Low Kitesurfing Season in Fuerteventura

In low season wind speeds average  11 knots. However, this might be a bit misleading, since winds will be very variable and I had trips to Fuerteventura in November when I was only able to enjoy one good kitesurfing session in 14 days. However if you are able to book a spontaneous trip or want to go wave surfing on days without wind this might be the perfect time to profit from less crowded surfspots.

September

• temperature: 25°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 11 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 51%

October

• temperature: 24°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 10 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 39%

November

• temperature: 22°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 11 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 46%

December

• temperature: 22°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 10 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 44%

January

January is the “coldest” month on the island, the wind is very variable so if you are staying for longer periods you might be able to enjoy some days of good conditions.

• temperature: 19°C
• wetsuit: 3/2mm, shorty
• Average winds: 10 knots
• days with 7-22 knts: 45%