Tenerife Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Tenerife has an almost perfect climate if you enjoy the sun. It is not too cold, but extreme heat also is not common on the island. The pleasant subtropical climate makes it a year round destination.
Monthly Temperature in Tenerife
The temperature in Tenerife remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in September. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in September to 16°C (61°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Tenerife
Tenerife has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 296 mm (12 in) of rainfall annually. Tenerife can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 40 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Tenerife Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Tenerife
Tenerife can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Tenerife
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 19°C (66°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in September.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Tenerife by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tenerife.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 66%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Tenerife 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Tenerife
Tenerife offers comfortable weather throughout the entire year, with temperatures consistently ranging from 19°C (65°F) to 24°C (75°F) across all twelve months. This exceptional climate stability makes it a year-round destination, though the drier months provide the best visiting conditions.Rainfall varies from 12 mm (0.5 in) in August to 40 mm (1.6 in) in December. The drier months like August offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring the area. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
