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When is the best time to visit Tenerife Island?
In general the best time to visit Tenerife Island is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Tenerife Island in different months
This is the average weather in Tenerife Island for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +7°C to +12°C.
January, February, March, April, May, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +12°C during September.
In November, December the weather is average. Expect around 20 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 45 mm in December.
Climate in Tenerife Island
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Tenerife Island for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +13°C | +20°C | +20°C | +23°C | +22°C | +25°C | +26°C | +24°C | +23°C | +20°C | +15°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +5°C | +5°C | +6°C | +6°C | +8°C | +10°C | +12°C | +13°C | +12°C | +10°C | +8°C | +6°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -5°C | -5°C | -5°C | -4°C | -4°C | -2°C | +2°C | +2°C | +1°C | -1°C | -2°C | -3°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +21°C | +20°C | +20°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +25°C | +23°C | +22°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 65 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 32 | 45 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 11 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Tenerife Island during the whole year:
The hottest month in Tenerife Island is August with average maximum temperature going up to +13°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Tenerife Island during the whole year:
Tenerife Island achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +24°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +19°C in average.
When can you swim in Tenerife Island?
You can swim in Tenerife Island from June to November:
- In June - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Tenerife Island looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Tenerife Island is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 65%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Tenerife Island during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 10 rainy days and 45 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Tenerife Island during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tenerife Island:
What is the hottest month in Tenerife Island?
The hottest month in Tenerife Island is August with average maximum temperature of +13°C.
What is the coldest month in Tenerife Island?
The coldest month in Tenerife Island is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.
Is Tenerife Island worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Tenerife Island in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +13°C and 25 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Tenerife Island?
if you're looking to visit Tenerife Island when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Spain
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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.