Tenerife Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. 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

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

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

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