Tenerife, SpainQuick decision
When to visit Tenerife?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–26°C in August
🌧 Least rain
10% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
February (28%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Teide & HikingOctober-May — Teide National Park (3,718m), exceptional starry sky.
Beach & SurfingYear-round — Las Teresitas (Saharan sand), El Médano (windsurfing).
Whale WatchingYear-round — resident pilot whales, common dolphins.
CarnivalFebruary — world's 2nd biggest carnival after Rio de Janeiro.
FamilyYear-round — Loro Parque, Siam Park (Europe's best water park).
BudgetNovember–March — escape European cold, affordable flights and hotels.
Monthly climate data
Tenerife weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 20°C | 19% | 0.9 | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.3 | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 15°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.0 | 10.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 22°C | 26% | 1.0 | 11.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 23°C | 19% | 0.5 | 12.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 24°C | 20% | 0.6 | 12.5h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.3 | 12.2h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.3 | 12.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 26°C | 18% | 0.9 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 25°C | 22% | 0.8 | 10.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 18°C | 23°C | 31% | 1.2 | 9.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 16°C | 21°C | 24% | 1.0 | 9.5h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 24% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 13% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 25°C, 24% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 20°C, 24% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 10% rainy days and 26°C.
February is the wettest month with 28% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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