Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santa Cruz de Tenerife receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Santa Cruz de Tenerife varies. It peaks at 334 hours in July and drops to 171 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2890 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city 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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Cruz de Tenerife enjoys an average of 2890 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s wettest month, receives 15 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.