Tenerife in MarchIt's quieter during the spring season, and there's plenty to do since you won't be on any waiting lists. Simply book a tour or an activity and go.
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But make sure to book in advance. Spring and fall are considered to be the best time to visit Tenerife. From March through October the weather gets really hot, perfect for the beach activities. Mild winter months are for paragliding and exploring the island.
As the largest among the Canary Islands, Tenerife welcomes visitors throughout the year. June, July and August witness the highest number of visitors, with food, festivals and fanfare renting the air. The week before Easter is the busiest one during summer as Europeans jet in to enjoy the cool weather.
March is still a month when it can be cold to swim in the ocean, but you can still find small coves with warmer water, where you can go in. It also depends on how every person tolerates the water temperatures. For many people 19 °C is warm enough to go in for a swim.
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.
The hottest part of the country is the south coast, with areas such as the Costa del Sol enjoying warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine. In Malaga, the temperature can reach up to 19°C in the daytime with seven hours of sun, while temperatures hit lows of 9°C at night.
Low season in Tenerife means the months of October (except October half-term week), November and March, April, May, with the exception of Easter break.
Tenerife weather in MarchThere is usually less cloud around than in February with 7 hours of sunshine on average, and with sea temperatures of 19°C a comfortable dip in the sea is quite possible in March.
Cheaper timesThe cheapest months include March, April, May (excluding the Easter period), October and November. The temperature in Tenerife rarely dips below 18°C in these months, so sightseeing, hiking and other activities are all still possible – and there will be fewer people on the beaches.
Is it too hot to wear jeans in Tenerife? Jeans are very popular everywhere, but in the hottest months may be too uncomfortable. Opt instead for lightweight natural fabrics. Shorts, t-shirts and camisoles are perfectly acceptable.
Sunshine hoursGran Canaria gets an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day in March. The days are getting considerably longer compared to February, which means a lot more time to spend on the beach during your holiday.
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.
The sea is crystal clear and the Playa de Benijo is a beautiful beach on the north coast of Tenerife. The beach is long and wide and it has crystal clear waters. It is ideal for surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing or just swimming.