The best times to visit the Canary Islands are between March and May and from September to November. Winter and summer bring loads of tourists, which make accommodations more expensive and more difficult to find.
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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.
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.
One of the top reasons for visiting the island is the year round warm weather. In January the weather in Tenerife is pretty good with an average temperature of 17°C and rarely falling below 14°C so it's decent t-shirt and beach weather.
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.
Temperature in Tenerife in MarchThe South Coast of Tenerife or 'Tenerife South' sees relatively warm weather all year round and is ideal for some off-peak season Sun. However the North Coast and Central Mountains of Tenerife experience considerably wetter and cooler weather conditions at this time of year.
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.
The best times to visit the Canary Islands are between March and May and from September to November. Winter and summer bring loads of tourists, which make accommodations more expensive and more difficult to find.
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.
The Canary Islands have a mild climate that allows for sunbathing and swimming almost year round, even during the winter months when the rest of the nordic hemisphere is usually suffering from snowstorms and low temperatures.
While the rain can be fairly unpredictable, the south of the island will usually be drier and see the most sunshine, and may be the best area to visit at this time of year.
Wear sunscreenUsing 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.
Areas to AvoidBecause 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.
However, south Tenerife is great for a sunny holiday with a fun atmosphere – even in the winter months! Like Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands, the summer and winter temperatures in Tenerife only have about 8 degrees celsius/ 14 Fahrenheit difference, making it a fantastic winter sun destination.