Cheating winter is possible in the Canary Islands, where you usually have temperatures above 20°C during the day and the sun will still shine bright for many hours, making it possible for you to get a tan, even in January.
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It won't be cold even on a bad day with daytime temperature of high 60's. Normally temperature will be in the low 70's. So you might get overcast days and some rain but clear days should be great for sunbathing.
What is the weather like Tenerife in January? 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.
The Canary Islands, SpainIt's sunny all year round. However, you can ditch Tenerife and Lanzarote for the less popular islands like La Palma or El Hierro. La Gomera is also a great option, as it offers both great hiking opportunities and many beaches to get that winter tan on.
Wear sunscreenUsing a high factor sun cream is essential for protecting your skin from the sun, with SPF30 the recommended factor. Don't forget to wear sunscreen when you are outside even on overcast days as the sun's UV rays can penetrate through clouds.
If you like to swim in the sea, please note that when you go on holiday in Tenerife in January, the surf is usually too strong to swim in the north.In the south, on the other hand, the sea is also so calm in January that you can go swimming.
HOTTEST CANARY ISLAND IN JANUARY: TENERIFEThe warmest resorts in January are Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje and Puerto de Santiago.
From November through December, January February and March it can be cool and wet so pack a lightweight raincoat and travel umbrella. And the winter months can be cold in the evenings, so take a jacket or sweater to put round you.
Tenerife: the warmest Canary Island in winterThe warmest Canary Island in winter is Tenerife. It boasts a warm climate all throughout the year, but in winter its temperatures are higher than the other islands.
The average high temperature during February is 20ºC, giving plenty of chance to work on your winter tan. So if you're planning holidays to Tenerife at this time, warmer clothes for the evenings as well as your beach gear are essential, as temperatures cool to 12ºC.
Tenerife's Weather in JanuaryThe hottest days reach up to 26°C and night temperatures going down to 13°C. An estimated 23mm of rainfall falls within 3.7 days of this month, with 18.2 of those days partially cloudy and an estimated 6.8 days sunny.
Crowds & costsThe north of islands such as Gran Canaria and Tenerife will be colder and wetter than the south in January, so whilst tourism is low during the months you can expect to see less of other visitors in these parts of the Canary Islands.
When is the best time to see whales (and dolphins) in Tenerife? The Tenerife whale watching season lasts all year round. Costa Adeje, on the southern coast of Tenerife, is home to large resident populations of Pilot whales and Bottlenose dolphins.
Costa Adeje weather JanuaryIt has a subtropical climate, bringing warm weather all year round. Although January is winter in Costa Adeje, temperatures are still high and you can expect plenty of sunshine throughout the month.
The best times to visit the Canary Islands are spring (March-May) and Fall (September-November). Spring offers warm weather, fewer tourists, and lower rates.
The UV rays have to filter through more atmosphere and their effect on your skin is lower in the winter months, because the Sun is at a shallower angle. Tanning naturally during the winter may be a better thing, because the rays are less harmful.
Despite some cloudy spells there is usually 6 hours of sunshine per day - and with sea temperatures averaging 20 °C there is no reason you can't enjoy some time on the beach, even in winter.