Tenerife weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Tenerife in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Tenerife sits at 28°17′N 16°37′W in Spain, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Tenerife weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Tenerife?
What is the ideal season to travel to Tenerife?
The best months to visit Tenerife are June, July. La Laguna's Corpus Christi carpets of volcanic sand and flower petals span June's second week; Teide crater at 3555m opens for stargazing tours nightly except full moon.
Q02When does Tenerife reach its peak summer heat?
When does Tenerife reach its peak summer heat?
July runs the highest averages in Tenerife, with typical daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Los Cristianos and Las Américas locals ride guagua bus 111 to Anaga's laurel forest cloud cover; every apartment has calima-proof windows.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Tenerife?
When is winter at its deepest in Tenerife?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 7°C (45°F). Teide crater sees snow December-March closing the cable car; Vilaflor at 1400m becomes Spain's highest village worth visiting for chestnut season.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Tenerife?
What is the wettest time of year in Tenerife?
September typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 96mm on average. March pineapple express storms hit Anaga peninsula with 100mm; north coast Puerto de la Cruz stays cloudy but rarely floods.
Q05What kind of climate does Tenerife have?
What kind of climate does Tenerife have?
Tenerife, Spain has mild summers, cold winters. La Laguna's UNESCO grid predates every Spanish colonial city plan in the Americas. Guachinches — informal wine bars in La Orotava — serve only current vintage from the host's vineyard and close when the barrel empties, usually by April. Tram 1 climbs from Santa Cruz to La Laguna past three microclimate zones. Real gofio, the roasted grain flour Guanches ate, appears in escaldón at Guachinche Casa Egon above Tacoronte. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.