Is Tenerife strip busy in October?

Like the whole Canary Islands, Tenerife is a resort offering great travel experiences year-round. However, Tenerife in October is a much quieter month than in the summer, which means you will enjoy the range of island delights in a much more relaxed environment.



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Nearly every strip of bars in the South of Tenerife will remain busy throughout October, and the month might even give you better opportunities to party with the locals.

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Tenerife is an all year round holiday island so all the bars, eating places and nightclubs will be open.

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To hit the low season then, and get the best value for your hard-earned cash, we recommend visiting May to July or September to mid-October. That way you'll avoid both the over-wintering sun-seekers and the school holidaying families.

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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.

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Days are usually hot with balmy evenings, so visitors should pack light and cool clothing. The average daily maximum is 29 C and the average daily minimum is 20 C.

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The weather in Tenerife in October is still warm enough for sunbathing and swimming in the south, so there's no need to leave your swimsuit at home. Sun cream with 30 or 50 SPF is mandatory as well, since the sun continues to burn during the day and you will regret not using sun cream, even when if it's cloudy.

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Playa de las Américas, particularly in the area around Las Verónicas, is a loud and brash resort, not to everyone's taste. Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje are quieter, more sedate areas, attracting a more mature crowd of holidaymakers.

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Tenerife has a lively nightlife, with plenty of clubs staying open until 4-6 am.

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The main strip in Tenerife is Veronicas Strip, which is located in Playa de las Américas. Here, you'll find an endless selection of bars, clubs playing every genre of music, and friendly revellers lining the streets until morning.

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Is Tenerife nightlife open all year round? The nightlife in Tenerife is most popular in the summer months. However, with Tenerife having fantastic weather all year, many people come outside the summer months. This makes Tenerife a great place for a party getaway all year round!

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During October you can expect 11 hours of daylight with seven hours of sunshine each day. UV levels will be high so be careful at the hottest time of day and make sure you pack plenty of sun cream, while sunset's just before 8pm at the start of the month.

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Tenerife's Weather in October Tenerife's mean daily maximum is 27°C and mean daily minimum 19°C. An estimated 16mm of rain falls over the entire island in 4 days in October, with 20.5 of those days being partially cloudy and an estimated 7.1 days sunny with no clouds in sight.

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Cheaper times The 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.

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Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are equally hot in October, all with daytime temperatures averaging in the mid-20s. The sea remains warm enough for swimming, so it's a great time of year for both sunbathing and sightseeing.

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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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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.

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