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 |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 22 °C | 22 °C |
| Average daily low | 20 °C | 20 °C |
| Sea | 22 °C | 22 °C |
| Rainy days | 5 rainy days (est.) | 2 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 5 h/day | 5 h/day |
| Humidity | 76 % | 76 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Fuerteventura is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
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.
This comparison focuses on November as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. 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
The average daily high is about 22 °C in Gran Canaria and 22 °C in Fuerteventura — about the same. Average daily lows are around 20 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Gran Canaria sees about 5 rainy days in November and Fuerteventura about 2 — drier in Fuerteventura. Sunshine is comparable (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. 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 35 rainy days and Fuerteventura about 18 — 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 (Gran Canaria 79 vs Fuerteventura 79).
City breaks: Fuerteventura scores higher in November (Gran Canaria 97 vs Fuerteventura 98).
Active & hiking: Fuerteventura scores higher in November (Gran Canaria 88 vs Fuerteventura 90).
Family: both are close (Gran Canaria 83 vs Fuerteventura 83).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In November, Fuerteventura leads overall and for city breaks and active trips, while beach and family trips is effectively tied. Choose using the November 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.