Best time to go to Tenerife for a perfect weather and where to go?

Annual weather on the island of Tenerife

For information about the climate and the weather city by city on the island of Tenerife for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Best time to travel to Tenerife by cities

Best time to go to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Best time to go to Playa de las Américas

Best time to go to Puerto de la Cruz

Best time to go to Costa Adeje

Best time to go to Garachico

Best time to go to Los Cristianos

Best time to go to San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Best time to go to Santiago del Teide

Best time to go to Tegueste

Best time to go to Teide National Park

Best time to go to Abades

Best time to go to Bajamar

Best time to go to Barranco del Infierno

Best time to go to Callao Salvaje

Best time to go to El Médano

Best time to go to El Sauzal

Climate and Weather on the island of Tenerife

Located in the Canary Islands archipelago, along with Lanzarote or La Palma, the weather in Tenerife is particularly pleasant all year round, which has earned it the nickname of “the island of eternal spring”. Situated at the same latitude as the Sahara Desert, the island is nevertheless protected from extreme weather conditions: the proximity to the African coast and the Tropic of Cancer raises the temperature, but the trade winds cool the atmosphere, tempering the heat to make it pleasant without being scorching.

Thus, the temperatures in Tenerife, as in southern Spain, especially in Andalusia, are mild and allow for a memorable trip!

On a smaller scale, Tenerife's climate still experiences three variations, due to its geographical configuration:

• The north is the wettest part of the island, experiencing some temperature variations and light, but regular rainfall. The vegetation is therefore more abundant, creating splendid landscapes.
• In the south, the air is very dry, as it receives very little precipitation. This region also has the most hours of sunshine per year, which is why the southern part of the island was chosen for tourist development!
• In the center, the Teide mountain range forms a natural border and divides Tenerife into two on a northeast/southwest axis. Rising to over 2,000 m in altitude, the days are often sunny but windy, and the nights are cool, even cold. In winter, it is not uncommon for snow to cover the mountain peaks.

Tenerife in Summer

Like the rest of the Canary Islands, the island of Tenerife enjoys mild and very pleasant summers. Far from being as stifling as in neighboring Morocco, the heat is moderate, with temperatures ranging between 21 and 29°C (85°F) . During this time of the year, rainfall is almost non-existent. It is therefore the ideal time to enjoy the pleasures of a beach trip, especially to admire the wonders of the underwater world. Despite the high tourist influx, you can still find a quiet little corner of paradise, especially in the north.

Tenerife in Winter

The climate of Tenerife in winter is very mild. With temperatures ranging between 15°C (59°F) in the morning and 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon. However, this is the rainiest period, even though precipitation remains relatively low. Unlike cities like Santa Cruz, the west coast is the most humid, especially towards the La Orotava mountain. And what a joy to be able to swim while contemplating the snow-capped mountains! In your suitcase, make sure to pack for all weather conditions:

• raincoat to counter the occasional showers,
• t-shirt for sunbathing on the terrace,
• sweater for cool evenings,
• and don't forget the swimsuit to enjoy the beach!

Tenerife in Spring and Autumn

Spring and autumn are mild seasons in Tenerife, just like in the neighboring Canary Islands: Lanzarote or La Palma. Rain is less frequent than in winter and temperatures are warm during the day, but milder than in the heart of summer. These are the ideal seasons for great hikes:

• in spring, nature awakens and landscapes are dotted with colorful flowers,
• in autumn, vegetation is adorned with beautiful colors and the gentle breeze allows you to walk without getting too hot.

During these two shoulder seasons, tourist influx is limited, so you can fully enjoy the beauties of Tenerife in peace.

Temperatures and rainfall on the island of Tenerife

On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Tenerife and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Playa de las Américas, Puerto de la Cruz, Costa Adeje and Garachico, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons on the island of Tenerife

Find out when Tenerife has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons on the island of Tenerife

The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. The number of visitors to Tenerife is high in: October, November and December.

• Very low season on the island of Tenerife: May, June and July.
• Low season on the island of Tenerife: January, February, March, April, August and September.
• High season on the island of Tenerife: October and November.
• Peak season on the island of Tenerife: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Tenerife month by month

Where to go on the island of Tenerife?

This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).

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About Tenerife

What can I do on the island of Tenerife?

Beaches / swimming

Nature and countryside

Culture and heritage

Sports

Family travel

Crafts / shopping

Gastronomy

Nightlife