Best Time to Visit
🇪🇸 Tenerife, Spain · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
8°
2°
Good
Feb
8°
2°
Good
Mar
10°
3°
Great
Apr
11°
4°
Great
May
14°
6°
Great
Jun
17°
9°
Great
Jul
20°
12°
Great
Aug
20°
12°
Great
Sep
18°
10°
Great
Oct
14°
8°
Good
Nov
11°
5°
Good
Dec
9°
4°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 2°C | 4 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 8°C | 2°C | 5 | 11h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 10°C | 3°C | 5 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 11°C | 4°C | 3 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 14°C | 6°C | 1 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 1 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 1 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 10°C | 3 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 14°C | 8°C | 6 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 11°C | 5°C | 6 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| December | 9°C | 4°C | 7 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 12°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 8°C high, 3°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 3°C (37°F).
The least favorable time to visit Tenerife is December and January. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
December
Challenges: cold weather
January
Challenges: cold weather
February
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Tenerife during the best travel months (June, July, August), when temperatures range from 11°C to 19°C:
Tenerife has a semi-arid climate (Koppen classification: BSh). The warmest month is August with highs of 20°C, while the coldest month is February at just 8°C. Annual rainfall averages 294mm across approximately 42 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Low °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Rain Days | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 29 | 37 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 22 | 35 | 32 | 59 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Considering alternatives to Tenerife? Compare the best travel months for nearby cities:
For a complete day-by-day weather breakdown including packing lists, activities, and local events, explore each month individually:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Explore weather guides for other popular destinations: