Why is it so hot in Tenerife?

When a high pressure area develops over the Sahara, the temperatures rise, the humidity falls and the winds get to Tenerife. The warm or hot east-wind from Africa which gets to the Canary Islands is called Calima. The Calima does not just bring warm temperatures but also dusty and sand.



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January to June in Tenerife January and February can get a little colder as it can drop to 12 degrees. But it shouldn't be a big deal because the sea temperature is still at a very warm 19 degrees. During these months, you should pack both swimwear for the daytime and a light jacket for the nighttime.

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The vast deserts of North Africa keep the Canary Islands hot and sunny and also protect them from tropical storms and Atlantic depressions. A dome of hot rising air sits over the Sahara for most of the year and acts like a shield that pushes storms away from the Canary Islands.

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Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

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The warmest conditions are located on the south side of the island, but it can be much colder at altitude – with March being the most likely month to see snow fall on Mount Teide.

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The island of La Palma in the Canary Islands is at risk of undergoing a large landslide, which could cause a tsunami in the Atlantic Ocean. Volcanic islands and volcanoes on land frequently undergo large landslides/collapses, which have been documented in Hawaii for example.

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Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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Snow in the Canary Islands is not uncommon. The peak of the Teide stratovolcano (3,715m), located on Island of Tenerife, is often covered with a snow cap after heavy snowfall in winter.

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The Coriolis Effect in combination with high pressure causes trade winds to move from east to west, providing a cool breeze in the northeast of the island. Consequently, north Tenerife is more humid with heavier rainfall, while the south stays hot and sunny most of the time.

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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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In the area you have selected (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) tsunami hazard is classified as medium according to the information that is currently available. This means that there is more than a 10% chance of a potentially-damaging tsunami occurring in the next 50 years.

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The 5 May 1706 Tsunami. This event is classified as a probable tsunami associated with the 1706 eruption of Arenas Negras in Tenerife Island [33,56,69], which began on May 5 [11].

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.

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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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As its name suggests, Fuerteventura (strong winds) is a windy island, making it ideal for surfers and windsurfers. The best wind season for water sports lovers is between June and October.

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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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Tenerife weather December If you want a dose of sun close to Christmas, Tenerife holidays promise nice warm weather if you're going there in December. This is because the island's so close to Africa and the Sahara Desert, with the Canary Islands nicknamed the 'Islands of Eternal Spring'.

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