Fuerteventura or Lanzarote in October?
In October, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are overall neck and neck — it comes down to your priorities.
FuerteventuraPhoto: SimonWaldherr · CC BY-SA 4.0
LanzarotePhoto: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in October
| Criterion | Fuerteventura | Lanzarote |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 24 °C ★ | 24 °C |
| Night | 22 °C ★ | 21 °C |
| Sea | 23 °C ★ | 23 °C |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days | 2 rainy days |
| Sun | 6 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
Winner by travel type
Fuerteventura or Lanzarote in October: the short answer
In October, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are essentially level on the overall climate score (both around 92/100). The decision comes down to the individual criteria below.
Across the whole year Fuerteventura averages a climate score of 83/100, Lanzarote 82/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in October, side by side
By day, Fuerteventura sits near 24 °C and Lanzarote near 24 °C — warmer in Fuerteventura. At night it is roughly 22 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Fuerteventura sees about 2 rainy days in October and Lanzarote about 2. Fuerteventura gets more sunshine (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In October the water is about 23 °C at Fuerteventura and 23 °C at Lanzarote — warmer for swimming at Fuerteventura. Over the year, Fuerteventura is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September, October and November, Lanzarote in July, August, September, October and November. Peak sea warmth is September for Fuerteventura and September for Lanzarote.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Fuerteventura records roughly 22 rainy days and Lanzarote about 22. At their sunniest, Fuerteventura reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Lanzarote about 8 (May). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Fuerteventura is at its best in July, August, September and October, while Lanzarote peaks in July, August, September and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the October scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Fuerteventura scores higher in October.
City breaks: both are close.
Active & hiking: Lanzarote scores higher in October.
Family: both are close.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For October specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Fuerteventura carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Fuerteventura if its strong months and profile match your plan, Lanzarote if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.