Our verdict
The best time to visit Tenerife is March-May
During the warmer months, temperatures in Tenerife can rise to a maximum of 24℃ (75℉). The average low temperatures in winter float around 16℃ (62℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 15℃ (58℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Tenerife are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. November sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in June instead.
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Tenerife seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Tenerife as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Tenerife is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Tenerife
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Tenerife for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Tenerife climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Tenerife for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Tenerife in January
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Tenerife in February
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Tenerife in March
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Tenerife in April
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Tenerife in May
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Tenerife in June
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Tenerife in July
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Tenerife in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Tenerife in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
Tenerife in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Tenerife in November
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Tenerife in December
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tenerife in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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