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Canary Islands, Spain

Betancuria

Betancuria is a village in Canary Islands, Spain, 402 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 801 (2025). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now23°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population801
Local time17:21
28.42° N, 14.06° WElevation 402 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
Postal code35637
The year in Betancuriaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec92October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month15mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Betancuria at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

27 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea23°C

September

Monuments nearby4+

within 11 km

Weather in Betancuria

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Partly cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°14°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct26°17°
Sat24 Oct25°17°
Sun25 Oct26°17°
Mon26 Oct28°17°
Tue27 Oct26°18°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct26°18°
Thu29 Oct24°17°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°16°
Sat31 Oct26°16°

When to go to Betancuria

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score959396979998878188929394
High19°20°21°22°24°26°28°29°28°26°22°20°
Low11°11°12°14°15°18°20°20°19°17°14°13°
Rain (mm)272721731114152441
Wet days232110010333
Sea19°19°18°19°20°21°22°23°23°23°22°20°

What's on in Betancuria

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Betancuria

All monuments

Outdoors around Betancuria

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Morro VelosaViewpoints
1.8 km
Morro de la CruzViewpoints · 678 m
2.1 km
Aula de la Naturaleza de Parra MedinaMountain huts
2.1 km

Nature around Betancuria

Nature in Spain

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Betancuria

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Betancuria

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Betancuria

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Betancuria from above

Postal code

35637

Getting to Betancuria

Fuerteventura AirportFUE
19 km
César Manrique-Lanzarote AirportACE
73 km
Gran Canaria AirportLPA
141 km
Puerto del Rossario Cruise TerminalFerry port
21 km
Naviera Armas Terminal Puerto del RosarioNaviera Armas Terminal Arrecife · Terminal Naviera Armas Terminal
21 km

Places near Betancuria

Places with a climate like Betancuria

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Betancuria?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Betancuria.
What is the hottest month in Betancuria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Betancuria?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Betancuria?
February is the wettest month with about 27 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Betancuria?
The sea is warmest in September at about 23°C and coolest in March at about 18°C.
What is the postal code of Betancuria?
The postal code of Betancuria is 35637.