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What time does it get dark in Tenerife in October?

During October you can expect 11 hours of daylight with seven hours of sunshine each day. UV levels will be high so be careful at the hottest time of day and make sure you pack plenty of sun cream, while sunset's just before 8pm at the start of the month.



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The island's desert-like climate means whatever time you decide to visit, it's almost always warm enough to swim and get a tan. In October and November, daytime temperatures vary between 22°C and 27°C, and the Atlantic Ocean stays at 19-22°C year-round.

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The weather in Tenerife in October is still warm enough for sunbathing and swimming in the south, so there's no need to leave your swimsuit at home. Sun cream with 30 or 50 SPF is mandatory as well, since the sun continues to burn during the day and you will regret not using sun cream, even when if it's cloudy.

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October is a month of transition, with the start of autumn seeing a slight dip in temperatures, but it's still warm compared to later in the year. With highs of 26.6°C October can be a much more comfortable month to visit compared to summer months. Sea temperatures will also be at their peak of the year at 24°C.

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Wear sunglasses which have a UV filter. Wear a hat or cap that protects your head from the sun. Avoid going outside during the hottest hours of the day (between 12 midday and 4 pm).

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That is because Spain (except the Canary Islands) is in the wrong time zone. Madrid is on a similar line of longitude to Swansea in Wales. Its clocks are set to Central European Time, the same as Warsaw or Tirana, some 24 degrees or 2,000kms (1,200 miles) to the east. Spanish time is a historical anomaly.

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Days are usually hot with balmy evenings, so visitors should pack light and cool clothing. The average daily maximum is 29 C and the average daily minimum is 20 C.

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If heat and sun are what you're after, then you'll want to head to the island of Tenerife in October. Tenerife is the hottest of all the Canary Islands in October, reaching average maximum temperatures of 26°C.

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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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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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Protect your eyes Ensure you wear sunglasses outdoors, particularly during peak sunlight hours, between 10am and 2pm, when rays are the strongest. Also, be sure to wear your sunglasses when you're at higher altitudes, where UV light can be especially intense.

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