Santa Cruz de Tenerife Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a steady pleasant climate throughout the year.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in September to a pleasant 19°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 16°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Cruz de Tenerife's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 298 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 40 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 11 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Santa Cruz de 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 over the year
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 19°C in January to 23°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 66%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain
During the months of June, July, August, September, October, November and December 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:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 40 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 334 hours of sunshine.
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