Do I need sunscreen in Tenerife?

Wear sunscreen Although the glorious sunshine is one of the Canary Islands' main attractions, it's essential to be safe when soaking up the rays. During the summer months, the importance of sunscreen cannot be understated, as it helps keep ultraviolet rays - UVA and UVB - from damaging the skin.



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The UV index will be moderate at this time of year, so not something to worry about for the average person. However, if you're going to be outside for long periods it's worth wearing a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and UV-blocking sunglasses.

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With a low of just 18 degrees and a high of up to 27 degrees, summer temp in Tenerife will get your tan lines showing for sure. There's also hardly any rain so there is no need to bring warm clothes. Activities during these months should be spent outdoors! These are actually the best months to enjoy the Tenerife beach.

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Wear sunscreen Using a high factor sun cream is essential for protecting your skin from the sun, with SPF30 the recommended factor. Don't forget to wear sunscreen when you are outside even on overcast days as the sun's UV rays can penetrate through clouds.

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High. The UV index forecast for tomorrow in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is high.

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Avoid sun exposure between 11am and 6pm. The solar noon in Andalucía is deceptively late: about 13.20 hrs in winter and 14.20 hrs in summer.

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The sunniest part of the north coast is Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal and Tacoronte that lead the way to Santa Cruz, also located on the northeast corner of Tenerife: all of them with about 2900 hours of sunshine.

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The sunniest part of the north coast is Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal and Tacoronte that lead the way to Santa Cruz, also located on the northeast corner of Tenerife: all of them with about 2900 hours of sunshine.

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Yes, the average temperature in December during the daytime is 22.7°C (80.2°F), which is hot enough for sunbathing. Can you sunbathe in Tenerife in December? Yes, it is possible to sunbathe and go swimming in Tenerife in December, especially in the south of the island.

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Can you swim in December in Tenerife? Yes, you can swim in the ocean in Tenerife in December, but a heated pool would be better at this time of year.

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FAQ about Tenerife in December Yes, the average temperature in December during the daytime is 22.7°C (80.2°F), which is hot enough for sunbathing. Can you sunbathe in Tenerife in December? Yes, it is possible to sunbathe and go swimming in Tenerife in December, especially in the south of the island.

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Those living in tropical or subtropical climates should be encouraged to use only broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreens to achieve adequate protection from the sun.

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Areas to Avoid Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.

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There are mosquitoes on Tenerife but not a lot. You will find them more in some areas than others, and importantly, they only appear at cer-tain times of the year. Tenerife fans often visit the island at the same time each year. If that happens to be at time when there aren't mossies, then they will never see one.

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Calima, also known as haze, describes the effect of sand or dust when it is suspended in the atmosphere. Given the Canary Islands' proximity to northwestern Africa (Fuerteventura is only 100km from the Moroccan coastline), the Atlantic archipelago experiences by far the most common episodes of calima across Spain.

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January is peak cold and wet time in Tenerife, if you want to avoid the wettest month but equally not suffer high temperatures or high prices the best time for you to go is between March and June.

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