When can you swim in Canary Islands?

The water temperature varies between 19ºC and 24ºC. In the coastal part of the island (especially in the south) the water of the sea is warm enough for you to swim all year round and freely enjoy deep dives in the crystalline waters of Tenerife. In the winter season, there is a slight drop in temperatures.



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Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are equally hot in October, all with daytime temperatures averaging in the mid-20s. The sea remains warm enough for swimming, so it's a great time of year for both sunbathing and sightseeing.

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This also depends on which beach you choose, since beaches that are more sheltered will have a warmer sea temperature. We've been able to swim in December in the Canaries several times, as well as all the other winter months, although there can be significant differences from year to year.

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Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.

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The pleasant climate of the Canary Islands means you can easily walk by the seashore and take a dip, even in late November. The warm temperatures beckon you to discover the beaches of white, golden or black sand. So when you pack, don't forget your swimsuit and sunscreen.

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La Palma and la Gomera have a subtropical humid climate, which means it rains more than other Canary Islands. You can swim in the water all year round notwithstanding a few rain showers in the winter.

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The Canary Islands have a mild climate that allows for sunbathing and swimming almost year round, even during the winter months when the rest of the nordic hemisphere is usually suffering from snowstorms and low temperatures.

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February is the coldest month of the year, with daily highs averaging 20°C and lows averaging 15°C. Canary Islands in June is the driest month, with zero mm of rain and 30 days of ideal sunshine. October is the wettest month, with 11 mm of rain falling on just one day.

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The sea around Tenerife is still warm and perfect for swimming and many people actually consider that in October the water is at its warmest. In fact, the ocean in October is usually at its highest temperature, very similar to how it is in September as well.

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Which Canary Island is warmest in November? Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the warmest Canary Islands in November, so if you want a warm and sunny holiday, look for a hotel located in the south of these islands, where most of the tourist resorts are.

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Near the island, predators such as sharks are very rare visitors, and the same goes for stinging jellyfish. In general, the water in Tenerife is safe for swimming, but it's still important to take precautions. Don't forget sunscreen even on cloudy days.

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Tenerife, the largest and most populated of the Canary Islands, has an eternal springtime climate that keeps visitors flocking to its shores year after year. As flights to the island generally tend to be cheaper during the winter months, it's one of the prime destinations for a winter holiday among many Europeans.

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2 – Can you swim in April in Tenerife? The ocean water in Tenerife is usually around 20°C which makes it comfortable enough to swim in. Some beaches may have slightly lower temperatures than that, so depending on your ability to swim in colder water, you may find that the water is not for you during that time of year.

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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).

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December is one of the coolest months of the year in Tenerife, Canary Islands. But compared to the rest of Europe, it's still a lot warmer and you can usually still sunbathe and swim in the sea.

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