What season is weather in Tenerife?

Tenerife is the largest and most popular Canary Island which comes as no surprise since it's blessed with guaranteed sunshine almost all year round. Thanks to its location just off the west coast of Africa, temperatures rarely drop below the toasty twenties and we're talking about the winter months too!



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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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The cool season lasts for 4.4 months, from December 12 to April 23, with an average daily high temperature below 73°F. The coldest month of the year in Tenerife is February, with an average low of 60°F and high of 71°F.

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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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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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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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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.

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It's possible to swim in the sea at this time of year but it's generally a little too cool for most. The average sea temperature is 19 C.

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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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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.

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In Tenerife, it rains around 31 days a year. Rainfalls are more frequent in winter and in inland areas. If you visit Tenerife during the winter, you may see some snowy peaks in the Teide and its surroundings.

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We recommend you bring clothes made of breathable fabrics. Humidity is quite considerable on the island and we must combat it with suitable fabrics, especially during the summer. Caps or hats can be a good complement for sunny days, which are most of the time on the island.

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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.

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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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7 days is the minimum number of days we would recommend to book when traveling to Tenerife with the intention of visiting the island. We will continue our suggestions for itineraries from where we left off above when you only had 3 days on the island.

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The graph below shows the range of monthly Santa Cruz de Tenerife water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 74.7°F / 23.7°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 66.6°F / 19.2°C.

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In February, Tenerife offers warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Rainfall is minimal during this month, making it a great time to visit. Remember to pack light clothes and sunscreen for your trip.

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Consequently, north Tenerife is more humid with heavier rainfall, while the south stays hot and sunny most of the time. Due to the trade winds, the climate in Tenerife is also relatively mild with lower average temperatures than what you'd normally expect at these latitudes.

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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.

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Best Areas in Tenerife
  • Playa de las Américas – resort area with a beach, city & nightlife ???
  • Costa Adeje – best area for luxury hotels & tranquil ambiance ??
  • El Médano – intriguing area with bohemian vibes & surf-spots ?????
  • Puerto de la Cruz – charming area close to beautiful nature ???


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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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10 Best Towns and Resorts in the Canary Islands
  • Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
  • Betancuria, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos, La Palma.
  • Teror, Gran Canaria.
  • Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
  • Playa de la Arena, Tenerife.
  • Arrieta, Lanzarote.
  • Puerto del Rosario, Fuertaventura.


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La Palma, in addition to being the most beautiful Canary Island, has a fascinating volcanic landscape. It may not be as popular as Teide or Timanfaya National Park because its creation is much more recent. However, the volcanoes of Fuencaliente are a great place to visit in the Canary Islands.

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