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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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.
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.
September is an ideal month to visit Tenerife. The crowds start to disperse and beaches clear from the peak summer months, but the days and nights remain very warm.
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.
October in Tenerife is a great time to visit as it's less touristy, so you will have more sites and activities to yourself. Not only is the island less busy, but the weather in Tenerife in October is also a bit cooler.
October in Tenerife is a great time to visit as it's less touristy, so you will have more sites and activities to yourself. Not only is the island less busy, but the weather in Tenerife in October is also a bit cooler.
Although the weather is normally good in Tenerife in Sepember, I would say the weather in Turkey is hotter. Length of flight times are around the same, although depending who you fly with you may get a better time of flight with one or the other.
Visit in the off-season: The busiest times of the year in Tenerife are during the winter months (December to February) and the summer months (July to August). If you visit during the spring (March to May) or the fall (September to November), you can avoid the crowds and still enjoy the pleasant weather.
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.
The days are warm and sunny, although on some nights towards the end of the month, you might need to take a cardigan with you. In Tenerife South the daily mean temperature is 23.4°C in October, which is calculated as a mean between the average high temperature of 26.8°C and the average low of 20°C.
“Its Playa De Las Americas, so its the party part of Tenerife, maybe try Los Gigantes or Los Cristianos or Playa Paraisio if its more peace and quiet you want.”
The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.
The undisputed party capital of the island, this port town and beach resort lines its streets with amazing cocktail bars and taverns. During the day, you could be forgiven for thinking it's a market town, with stalls selling knick-knacks as far as the eye can see.