What are the cheapest months to visit Tenerife?

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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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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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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November is the cheapest time to go to Canary Islands when many resorts have special fall offers that can save you a lot of money on your vacation. However, Canary Islands in November start to see a slight increase in rainfall, so don't forget to pack an umbrella.

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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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Tenerife offers attractive weather all year round, so it depends on what temperature and climate best suits you. Summer in the south of the island will be relatively cloudless, hot and dry with excellent sea temperatures for swimming and water sports.

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Tenerife is not expensive and the Canary Islands, in general, are not an expensive destination. Of course, this depends on where you are coming from and what other places you've visited before, but compared to most other destinations in Europe, Tenerife is an affordable place to visit.

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Cheapest areas in the Canary Islands
  • La Pared, Fuerteventura.
  • El Medano, Tenerife.
  • Arrecife, Lanzarote.
  • Galdar, Gran Canaria.
  • Los Cristianos, Tenerife.
  • Costa Calma, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma.
  • Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife.


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When is the Low Season in the Canary Islands? Winter is generally slow in numbers and buzz, except around Christmas and New Year. There is little activity from mid-January to early March, although the beach still has elderly people enjoying the “Swallows.”

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Even better, house prices in Las Canarias are fairly affordable, if you know where to look… the two cheapest Canary Islands to buy property are Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

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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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Tenerife weather in January Despite January being the coldest and wettest month of the year in Tenerife, it is still a good month to visit the island if you are looking for winter sun.

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In general, the warmest parts of Tenerife (the south coast) have approximately the same average temperatures as the warmest parts of Gran Canaria (also the south coast).

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Discover Tenerife on a budget, from cheap hideaways to volcanic heights
  1. Look for low-cost flights. ...
  2. Avoid peak season for the best deals. ...
  3. Take a shuttle instead of a taxi to your resort. ...
  4. Invest in a travel pass. ...
  5. Hop on the guagua to Mt Teide. ...
  6. Look out for car rental deals. ...
  7. Pick your resort or town wisely.


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Here are our top tips for visiting Tenerife on a budget.
  1. Look for low-cost flights. ...
  2. Avoid peak season for the best deals. ...
  3. Take a shuttle instead of a taxi to your resort. ...
  4. Invest in a travel pass. ...
  5. Hop on the guagua to Mt Teide. ...
  6. Look out for car rental deals. ...
  7. Pick your resort or town wisely. ...
  8. Pitch a tent in a beauty spot.


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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.

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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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With average asking prices of just under 4,000 euros/m2, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are the most expensive areas in the Canary Islands. In the luxurious Abama Resort in Guía de Isora, however, you can expect to pay around 6,500 euro/m2.

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With a plethora of beautiful walks and breathtaking scenery, La Palma is certainly the prettiest Canary Island. Although less known for its beaches, the dramatic black sand beaches are a joy to uncover. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting its natural heritage.

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The southern municipalities of Adeje and Arona saw the highest demand for real estate on Tenerife in 2022. Prices here also continued to rise. With average asking prices of just under 4,000 euros/m2, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are the most expensive areas in the Canary Islands.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, €39 ($41) on meals for one day and €60 ($63) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Tenerife for a couple is €106 ($112). So, a trip to Tenerife for two people for one week costs on average €1,795 ($1,898).

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