The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Tenerife brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (10.6h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Tenerife.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Tenerife. Compared to July: −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Sea
24°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
13.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Tenerife is July (9.5/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 20°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 17%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Tenerife ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.5 → 7.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
28.46°N · 16.25°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tenerife?
July is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 11.2h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tenerife get in July?
Tenerife averages 11.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tenerife?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tenerife in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Tenerife good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tenerife scores 7.3/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.3/10.
When should you avoid Tenerife?
January is the most difficult month to visit Tenerife, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Tenerife in August?
In August, the sea averages 24°C in Tenerife: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Tenerife in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Tenerife (very high), with about 13.0h of daylight. Protection essential.