Is Tenerife nightlife open all year round? The nightlife in Tenerife is most popular in the summer months. However, with Tenerife having fantastic weather all year, many people come outside the summer months. This makes Tenerife a great place for a party getaway all year round!
Tenerife Commercial HoursGenerally, larger shops such as department stores, commercial centres and clothing shops open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00. Supermarkets tend to open from 9:00 to 20:00 six days a week and are closed on Sundays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is it too hot to wear jeans in Tenerife? Jeans are very popular everywhere, but in the hottest months may be too uncomfortable. Opt instead for lightweight natural fabrics. Shorts, t-shirts and camisoles are perfectly acceptable.
There are a few areas where you can go wild camping in Tenerife, as well as private Tenerife campsites with all kinds of facilities. Just be aware that you can only camp in these designated areas since free camping in Tenerife is prohibited and could result in you being fined.
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.
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.
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.
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).