Is Puerto de la Cruz colder than Las Americas?

Puerto de la Cruz is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Puerto de la Cruz averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F). It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas.



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Mount Teide is a dormant volcano in the middle of the island and divides the two halves. In the north, the climate is wetter and cooler, which means it attracts fewer tourists. The south has more sunshine and warmer temperatures. This southern half is also less windy with fewer clouds, which gives a hotter climate.

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The seven Canary Islands each enjoy a similar climate with mild winters around 18-22°C and summers rising to 30ºC with around 10 hours of daily sunshine. The northwest coast of each island tends to be the coolest and wettest because it's more exposed to Atlantic trade winds.

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The city has a subtropical climate, with warm weather all year round making this a great place to visit no matter which month you travel. December is the start of winter in Puerto de la Cruz, but temperatures are still mild with only a small amount of rain and plenty of sunshine expected through the month.

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Is it safe to swim in the ocean in Tenerife? Due to its position and exposed nature, Tenerife is often hit with strong trade winds. Coupled with the ferocity of the Atlantic Ocean, Tenerife can see very strong waves which can be incredibly dangerous to even the most advanced swimmer.

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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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The graph below shows the range of monthly Santa Cruz de Tenerife water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 74.7°F / 23.7°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 66.6°F / 19.2°C.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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Puerto de la Cruz also has another atmospheric phenomenon that makes it unique, the sea of clouds. A spongy sea made possible by the well-known trade winds, which push the clouds against the mountain slopes, giving the sun a break even on days when the rest of the island seems to be melting.

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With an average high of 72°F (22°C), Gran Canaria is the hottest part of Spain in December.

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Puerto De La Cruz weather November The region has a dry, subtropical climate, bringing warm weather to Puerto de la Cruz all year round. Summertime's especially warm in the resort, but temperatures are still beautiful in November making this the ideal time of year for exploring the city and beyond.

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Between nine o'clock and midnight, Puerto de la Cruz starts to come to life, with the busier bars turning up the volume and getting the party started.

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Tenerife, the largest and most populated of the Canary Islands, has an eternal springtime climate that keeps visitors flocking to its shores year after year. As flights to the island generally tend to be cheaper during the winter months, it's one of the prime destinations for a winter holiday among many Europeans.

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Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.

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Our recommendation for the best Canary Islands for winter sun is either TENERIFE or GRAN CANARIA. This doesn't mean you should avoid the other islands because the weather will still be warmer than most other places in Europe, but you will just have to expect more wind and a few more showers during the day.

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