Tenerife weather in August (Spain)

How is the weather in Tenerife in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Tenerife the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C.

Tenerife in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.

With around 312 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Tenerife. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tenerife climate page with graphs.

 

Tenerife, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 57%  
SunshineSunshine 312 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 79%  

Where to go in Spain in August

Find out more about the weather in Spain in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Tenerife in August?

For visitors traveling to Tenerife, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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