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Tenerife Island in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tenerife Island in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tenerife Island, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Tenerife Island in March 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
Planning a trip to Tenerife Island in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +6°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 18 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
18 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tenerife Island has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Tenerife Island in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tenerife Island for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 58% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +17°C.

Is Tenerife Island warm or cold in March?

Tenerife Island is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

March is one of the coolest months in Tenerife Island, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Tenerife Island in March

Water in Tenerife Island in March is Fresh. It varies from +18°C to +20°C, with an average of +19°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +6°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Tenerife Island are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +24°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +19°C.

Can you swim in Tenerife Island in March?

Water temperature (+19°C) in Tenerife Island in March might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Tenerife Island in March

Tenerife Island weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+5°C+6°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-5°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+13°C+20°C+20°C
Rainfall
21 mm18 mm13 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+19°C+19°C+19°C
Humidity
74%72%72%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
101111
Cloudy days
111313
Rainy days
434
Snowy days
442

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +5°C to +6°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 21 mm to 18 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 72%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 10 to 11.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Tenerife Island in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tenerife Island is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Tenerife Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Tenerife Island.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Tenerife Island?

This is the weather in Tenerife Island in March 2023:
1 March
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+6°C
2 March
☁️
+6°C
3 March
☁️
+7°C
4 March
☁️
+6°C
5 March
☁️
+6°C
6 March
☁️
+7°C
7 March
☀️
+7°C
8 March
☁️
+7°C
9 March
☀️
+8°C
10 March
☀️
+8°C
11 March
☀️
+10°C
12 March
☁️
+11°C
13 March
☁️
+9°C
14 March
☀️
+8°C
15 March
☁️
+8°C
16 March
☀️
+8°C
17 March
☁️
+6°C
18 March
☀️
+6°C
19 March
☀️
+8°C
20 March
☀️
+6°C
21 March
☀️
+6°C
22 March
☁️
+8°C
23 March
☀️
+9°C
24 March
☀️
+10°C
25 March
☀️
+14°C
26 March
☁️
+17°C
27 March
☀️
+14°C
28 March
☀️
+10°C
29 March
☀️
+18°C
30 March
☀️
+20°C
31 March
☀️
+17°C
In March 2023 Tenerife Island had 18 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Tenerife Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Tenerife Island in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+7°C) and the highest in 2017 (+14°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 44 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 579 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tenerife Island in March:

Is March a good time to visit Tenerife Island?

March is a really good time to go to Tenerife Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tenerife Island.

Can you sunbathe in Tenerife Island in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Tenerife Island in March?

In general, you can swim in Tenerife Island in March, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +19°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Tenerife Island rainy in March?

Tenerife Island is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tenerife Island in March?

The amount of sunny days in Tenerife Island during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Tenerife Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tenerife Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.