Gran Canaria or Fuerteventura in November?
On climate data, Fuerteventura comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
Gran CanariaPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0
FuerteventuraPhoto: SimonWaldherr · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Gran Canaria | Fuerteventura |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 22 °C | 22 °C |
| Night | 20 °C | 20 °C |
| Sea | 22 °C ★ | 22 °C |
| Rainy days | 5 rainy days | 4 rainy days ★ |
| Sun | 5 h/day | 5 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Gran Canaria or Fuerteventura in November: the short answer
In November, Fuerteventura comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Gran Canaria 85/100 vs Fuerteventura 86/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Gran Canaria averages a climate score of 83/100, Fuerteventura 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
By day, Gran Canaria sits near 22 °C and Fuerteventura near 22 °C — about the same. At night it is roughly 20 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Gran Canaria sees about 5 rainy days in November and Fuerteventura about 4 — drier in Fuerteventura. Fuerteventura gets more sunshine (5 vs 5 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In November the water is about 22 °C at Gran Canaria and 22 °C at Fuerteventura — warmer for swimming at Gran Canaria. Over the year, Gran Canaria is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September, October and November, Fuerteventura in June, July, August, September, October and November. Peak sea warmth is September for Gran Canaria and September for Fuerteventura.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Gran Canaria records roughly 28 rainy days and Fuerteventura about 22 — the drier of the two overall is Fuerteventura. At their sunniest, Gran Canaria reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (May) and Fuerteventura about 9 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Gran Canaria is at its best in July, August, September and October, while Fuerteventura 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 November scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: both are close.
City breaks: Fuerteventura scores higher in November.
Active & hiking: Fuerteventura scores higher in November.
Family: Fuerteventura scores higher in November.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For November specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Gran Canaria carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Gran Canaria if its strong months and profile match your plan, Fuerteventura if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.