Can you go swimming in Tenerife in February?

After cooling down during the winter months, ocean temperatures sit around 18-19 degrees on average, though again, you can expect slightly warmer water along the southern resorts. Head to Los Gigantes, Los Cristianos, or Costa Adeje if you're keen to take a dip.



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Warm sunny days are the default even in February at Tenerife, with temperatures reaching 21.4°C. There are quite large regional variations - low lying and southern locations will see the best conditions, but areas at altitude such as Mount Teide will struggle to get into the double digits.

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Tenerife, particularly the north, is crammed with fantastic scenery and attractions. And February offers the ideal temperatures for exploring them. A hike up Mount Teide won't leave you with heat stroke and a lobster tan like it would in July.

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Warm sunny days are the default even in February at Tenerife, with temperatures reaching 21.4°C. There are quite large regional variations - low lying and southern locations will see the best conditions, but areas at altitude such as Mount Teide will struggle to get into the double digits.

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Gran Canaria is the hottest island in February, remaining warm long into the evening. You'll be grateful for that extra degree if you like moonlit strolls by the seafront.

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Mount Teide shelters the south of Tenerife from north easterly winds, meaning it enjoys warmer temperatures and less rainfall than the north.

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Gran Canaria is the hottest island in February, remaining warm long into the evening. You'll be grateful for that extra degree if you like moonlit strolls by the seafront.

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Tenerife's Weather in February An estimated 24mm of rainfall falls within 3.8 days of this month, with 18 of those days partially cloudy and an estimated 5.6 days sunny. Tenerife gets 7 hours of sunshine per day at this time of year and sea temperatures go down to 20°C.

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Average daily temperatures It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 22 C and the average daily minimum is 15 C.

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In February, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria enjoy average temperatures of 18°C, with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife is slightly cooler at this time of the year, with an average temperature of 16°C.

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In February the weather is mild and sunny, while winds from the Sahara known as the Calima occasionally bring more intense heat, and a fine layer of sand, to the resort. In February, the average daytime temperature in Costa Adeje is 18ºC, with highs of 21ºC in the peak of the day.

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The cool season lasts for 4.4 months, from December 12 to April 23, with an average daily high temperature below 73°F. The coldest month of the year in Tenerife is February, with an average low of 60°F and high of 71°F.

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Tenerife is slightly cooler at this time of the year, with an average temperature of 16°C. On average, the Canary Islands have seven hours of sunshine every day, so you'll be lucky enough to soak up the half term sun whichever island you head to.

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From November through December, January February and March it can be cool and wet so pack a lightweight raincoat and travel umbrella. And the winter months can be cold in the evenings, so take a jacket or sweater to put round you.

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The Canary Islands. Although the Canary Islands belong to Spain, they are geographically closer to Africa. For that reason, the archipelago consistently provides the best winter climate in Spain with the hottest temperatures overall.

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Menorca, Spain – one of the hottest places in Europe in February! Menorca Spain- one of the warmest places in Europe in February, (and January and March!) Often overshadowed by its big sister Mallorca, the Balearic Island of Menorca is still somewhat of a hidden gem in Europe, and even more so in the winter months.

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From November through December, January February and March it can be cool and wet so pack a lightweight raincoat and travel umbrella. And the winter months can be cold in the evenings, so take a jacket or sweater to put round you.

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There are mosquitoes, of course. More in the north where it's generally wetter. But they're not really a major problem, and there's no real season as such, since temperatures are pretty stable all year round (particularly on the south coast).

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December to February - High Season As a winter destination, the Canary Islands tend to attract European travelers to Canary beaches for one last taste of summer before they go back home to freezing weather. The overall temperature stays between 8°C and 14°C, which is ideal for golfers and swimmers.

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It's possible to swim in the sea at this time of year but it's generally a little too cool for most. The average sea temperature is 20 C.

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