Island in Canary Islands, Spain
Tenerife weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Tenerife
Warm and mild all year; south coast is sunniest. Dec–Feb is peak season, summer brings crowds and calima dust, and the north can be cloudy.
Tenerife weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan19°25 mm
- Feb19°32 mm
- Mar20°22 mm
- Apr20°15 mm
- May21°7 mm
- Jun23°3 mm
- Jul24°2 mm
- Aug25°5 mm
- Sep25°10 mm
- Oct24°25 mm
- Nov22°35 mm
- Dec20°39 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C67°F | 17°C62°F | 25 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| February | 19°C66°F | 16°C62°F | 32 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| March | 20°C67°F | 17°C62°F | 22 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| April | 20°C68°F | 17°C63°F | 15 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 21°C70°F | 18°C65°F | 7 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C73°F | 20°C68°F | 3 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C75°F | 21°C70°F | 2 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C76°F | 22°C71°F | 5 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C77°F | 22°C72°F | 10 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| October | 24°C76°F | 22°C71°F | 25 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| November | 22°C72°F | 20°C68°F | 35 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| December | 20°C69°F | 18°C65°F | 39 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Tenerife?
Jan–May, Oct–Nov. Warm and mild all year; south coast is sunniest. Dec–Feb is peak season, summer brings crowds and calima dust, and the north can be cloudy.
When is the rainy season in Tenerife?
Rain peaks in December with about 39 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Tenerife?
September, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).
How cold does Tenerife get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 16°C (62°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- TITSA (Tenerife buses)
- Tranvía de Tenerife
- Tenerife South Airport (Aena)
- Turismo de Tenerife
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.