Gran Canaria is the hottest island in February, remaining warm long into the evening. You'll be grateful for that extra degree if you like moonlit strolls by the seafront.
South Tenerife usually has the best weather and north Tenerife can be cloudy and rainy. The south side of Gran Canaria is also considered to have the best weather among the Canary Islands group.
Tenerife's Weather in FebruaryTenerife South is much warmer than the North. An estimated 24mm of rainfall falls within 3.8 days of this month, with 18 of those days partially cloudy and an estimated 5.6 days sunny. Tenerife gets 7 hours of sunshine per day at this time of year and sea temperatures go down to 20°C.
However, south Tenerife is great for a sunny holiday with a fun atmosphere – even in the winter months! Like Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands, the summer and winter temperatures in Tenerife only have about 8 degrees celsius/ 14 Fahrenheit difference, making it a fantastic winter sun destination.
The Canary Islands. Although the Canary Islands belong to Spain, they are geographically closer to Africa. For that reason, the archipelago consistently provides the best winter climate in Spain with the hottest temperatures overall.
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).
Tenerife, particularly the north, is crammed with fantastic scenery and attractions. And February offers the ideal temperatures for exploring them. A hike up Mount Teide won't leave you with heat stroke and a lobster tan like it would in July.
In February the weather is mild and sunny, while winds from the Sahara known as the Calima occasionally bring more intense heat, and a fine layer of sand, to the resort. In February, the average daytime temperature in Costa Adeje is 18ºC, with highs of 21ºC in the peak of the day.
Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.
While the rain can be fairly unpredictable, the south of the island will usually be drier and see the most sunshine, and may be the best area to visit at this time of year.
In February, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria enjoy average temperatures of 18°C, with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife is slightly cooler at this time of the year, with an average temperature of 16°C.
The south, on the other hand, has mild temperatures and sunny days even in February, and the same happens in the Levante or eastern coast. Valencia, for instance, has more than 300 sunny days per year, and a yearly average temperature of 66.2 º F (19º C).
Which is warmer in February, Spain or Portugal? The Canary Islands in Spain are generally warmer than most regions in Portugal during February. However, the Azores and Madeira in Portugal can offer mild temperatures as well.
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 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.
One of the top reasons for visiting the island is the year round warm weather. In January the weather in Tenerife is pretty good with an average temperature of 17°C and rarely falling below 14°C so it's decent t-shirt and beach weather.