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 |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 24 °C | 24 °C |
| Average daily low | 21 °C | 21 °C |
| Sea | 23 °C | 23 °C |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days (est.) | 2 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 78 % | 78 % |
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 91/100). The decision comes down to the individual criteria below.
This comparison focuses on October as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Fuerteventura averages a climate score of 83/100, Lanzarote 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in October, side by side
The average daily high is about 24 °C in Fuerteventura and 24 °C in Lanzarote — about the same. Average daily lows are around 21 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Fuerteventura sees about 2 rainy days in October and Lanzarote about 2. Sunshine is comparable (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. 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 18 rainy days and Lanzarote about 21 — the drier of the two overall is Fuerteventura. 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 (Fuerteventura 90 vs Lanzarote 89).
City breaks: both are close (Fuerteventura 98 vs Lanzarote 98).
Active & hiking: both are close (Fuerteventura 86 vs Lanzarote 86).
Family: both are close (Fuerteventura 91 vs Lanzarote 91).
Verdict: which should you pick?
Choose using the October values and travel-style scores above. The rounded annual overall scores are also tied (83/100). A higher annual score therefore cannot decide the choice. Use the monthly values for your actual travel dates.