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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.7°C | 15.1°C | 28.5 mm | 7 | 9.5 h | 19.9 km/h | 20.7°C |
| Feb | 19.8°C | 14.7°C | 40.1 mm | 8 | 10.4 h | 20.7 km/h | 19.6°C |
| Mar | 20.3°C | 15.2°C | 22.3 mm | 7 | 11.0 h | 20.1 km/h | 19.9°C |
| Apr | 21.2°C | 16.1°C | 22.2 mm | 6 | 11.7 h | 18.3 km/h | 20.4°C |
| May | 22.5°C | 17.4°C | 12.8 mm | 4 | 12.5 h | 19.1 km/h | 21.3°C |
| Jun | 24°C | 19°C | 13 mm | 4 | 13.0 h | 18.6 km/h | 23.3°C |
| Jul | 25.1°C | 20.2°C | 6.7 mm | 2 | 12.6 h | 19.7 km/h | 23.9°C |
| Aug | 26.4°C | 21.1°C | 10.2 mm | 2 | 11.9 h | 18.1 km/h | 24.4°C |
| Sep | 26.1°C | 21.2°C | 24.4 mm | 5 | 11.4 h | 16.9 km/h | 24.9°C |
| Oct | 25.7°C | 20.2°C | 25.3 mm | 6 | 10.4 h | 15.9 km/h | 25.1°C |
| Nov | 22.9°C | 18.2°C | 37.7 mm | 9 | 9.4 h | 18.3 km/h | 23.2°C |
| Dec | 21.3°C | 16.4°C | 21.3 mm | 6 | 9.5 h | 18.5 km/h | 22°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Tenerife
Tenerife (Spain) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 20 °C. Daytime highs average 23 °C, while nights cool to about 18 °C. The destination sees roughly 265 mm of rainfall per year and 11.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The biggest Canary Island surprises with the 3,718 m Mount Teide volcano, black volcanic-sand beaches in the south and lush subtropical laurel forests in the north.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 26.4 °C in August with only 2 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 13.0 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 2 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in November (9 rainy days), driest month is July (2).
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Frequently asked questions about Tenerife
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
The best time to visit Tenerife: May to November – best in August (avg. 23.8 °C, 2 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Tenerife?
The warmest month is August with an average of 23.8 °C and daytime highs around 26.4 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 17.3 °C and night-time lows around 14.7 °C.
How many rainy days does Tenerife have?
November has the most rainy days with 9 rainy days. The driest month is July with 2 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Tenerife?
The water is warmest in October at an average of 25.1 °C and coolest in February at 19.6 °C.