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La Orotava Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to mild. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in La Orotava changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 18°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

La Orotava's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 307 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 45 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 9.3 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our La Orotava Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in La Orotava. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tenerife, Spain (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tenerife, Spain (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for La Orotava

Sun   Dec 22
21°C | 17°C
N 4 m/s
7.4 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Dec 23
22°C | 16°C
E 4 m/s
2.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Tue   Dec 24
23°C | 17°C
S 3 m/s
0.8 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

The best time of year to visit La Orotava in Spain

During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does La Orotava have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in La Orotava?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Orotava?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Orotava?
    December tops the wettest month list with 45 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Orotava?
    July is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Orotava?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 334 hours of sunshine.

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