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.
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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.
We advice you take a rain coat and if you're cold you can layer up as much as you need. If you plan to go up Mount Teide in the winter months do bring a proper jacket and also hiking boots, as there is a bit of hike to reach the summit, even from the cable car.
The average temperature in Tenerife during January is 20ºC, perfectly warm enough for relaxing on the beach. Evenings tend to be a bit cooler so be sure to pack some warmer clothes as temperatures averagely drop to 12ºC.
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.
Tenerife weather in JanuaryDespite some cloudy spells there is usually 6 hours of sunshine per day - and with sea temperatures averaging 20 °C there is no reason you can't enjoy some time on the beach, even in winter.
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. Of the times I've visited, at least 20, I've only seen rain once and that was in November.
What is the weather like Tenerife in January? 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.
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.
Temperatures in Tenerife are around 20°C in winter with lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife weather warms up again from March until May. You can expect a daily average of 22°C with eight hours of warm sunshine each day.
Choose something casual. If you're heading into Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Gomera, there's no need to fuss and fret about your wardrobe. A tailored outfit of shorts and a classic tee are standard island wear .
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.
The weather in South Tenerife in January is quite good for swimming. If you cringe when you hear the phrase “water temperature 19-21 degrees”, a great solution would be staying in a hotel with a heated pool. There you can enjoy a swim at a pleasant 26 – 28 degrees, just like in the Mediterranean.
The currency in Tenerife is the Euro.For the best rate, buy your travel money before you go. If you're not able to grab any cash before you leave for your holiday, you can always exchange money when you get there or take it out at a cash machine.
Puerto de la Cruz – poshest part of TenerifePuerta de la Cruz is the beautifully lush, green, and posh part of Tenerife. It is also the second biggest town and located on the north of the island, about an hour drive from Costa Adeje and the South Airport (North Airport is more convenient, if you can – 20 min by car).
Can you drink the tap water in Tenerife? People in the Canary Islands tend to buy bottled water because much of the tap water here is desalinated sea water – it's safe to drink but not particularly pleasant taste-wise.
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.
Crowds & costsThe north of islands such as Gran Canaria and Tenerife will be colder and wetter than the south in January, so whilst tourism is low during the months you can expect to see less of other visitors in these parts of the Canary Islands.
Tenerife's Weather in JanuaryThe hottest days reach up to 26°C and night temperatures going down to 13°C. An estimated 23mm of rainfall falls within 3.7 days of this month, with 18.2 of those days partially cloudy and an estimated 6.8 days sunny.
HOTTEST CANARY ISLAND IN JANUARY: TENERIFEThe warmest resorts in January are Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje and Puerto de Santiago.
August is the hottest month in Tenerife with an average temperature of 24°C (75°F) and the coldest is January at 16.5°C (62°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in August. The wettest month is December with an average of 56mm of rain.