Is Fuerteventura sunnier than Dakhla?

Dakhla is the sunnier: about 3,691 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,979 — a difference of 712 hours.

Which is warmer, Fuerteventura or Dakhla?

Dakhla is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 28°C (82°F) versus 22°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Fuerteventura or Dakhla?

Dakhla scores better across November–February: 100/100 average versus 90, with daytime highs around 25°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Fuerteventura or Dakhla?

Fuerteventura — its sea peaks at about 23°C (73°F) versus 22°C.

Fuerteventura vs Dakhla: which is sunnier?

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Dakhla is the sunnier overall: about 3,691 hours of sunshine a year to Fuerteventura's 2,979. Dakhla has the higher Sunshine Score in 9 of 12 months, Fuerteventura in 2 (1 within 2 points).

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Fuerteventura	Dakhla
Sunshine hours / year	2,979	3,691
Sunniest month	April (96/100)	January (100/100)
Nov–Feb average score	90/100	100/100
Jun–Aug average score	96/100	96/100
Rain / year	94 mm	58 mm
Warmest sea	23°C / 73°F	22°C / 72°F
Peak midday UV	9 (very high)	11 (extreme)

Fuerteventura vs Dakhla month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Fuerteventura	Dakhla	Fuerteventura	Dakhla	Fuerteventura	Dakhla	Fuerteventura	Dakhla
January	87	100	19°	24°	12	2	20°	18°
February	86	99	19°	25°	16	3	20°	19°
March	87	99	19°	27°	8	5	19°	18°
April	96	100	20°	27°	5	1	20°	19°
May	96	100	21°	28°	3	2	21°	19°
June	96	100	23°	30°	1	1	21°	20°
July	96	100	23°	32°	1	0	22°	20°
August	96	89	24°	33°	2	5	23°	22°
September	96	88	24°	33°	2	14	23°	21°
October	94	96	24°	30°	13	20	23°	21°
November	94	99	22°	27°	17	3	22°	21°
December	94	100	20°	25°	14	2	21°	20°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Dakhla · Feb Dakhla · Mar Dakhla · Apr Dakhla · May Dakhla · Jun Dakhla · Jul Dakhla · Aug Fuerteventura · Sep Fuerteventura · Oct even · Nov Dakhla · Dec Dakhla.

When to pick which

November–February: Dakhla (average score 100/100 vs 90). Dakhla is the warmer, around 25°C daytime highs vs 20°C. See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Dakhla (average score 100/100 vs 93). Dakhla is the warmer, around 27°C daytime highs vs 20°C.
June–August: too close to call — Fuerteventura averages 96/100, Dakhla 96/100. Dakhla is the warmer, around 32°C daytime highs vs 23°C.
September–October: Fuerteventura (average score 95/100 vs 92). Dakhla is the warmer, around 32°C daytime highs vs 24°C.

Sea temperature

Fuerteventura's sea gets warmer: 23°C / 73°F at its peak vs 22°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Fuerteventura about 8 months a year, Dakhla about 4 months a year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Fuerteventura weather by month · Dakhla weather by month · Best time to visit Spain.

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