When to go on holiday to Tenerife
- The cheapest months to visit Tenerife are May, October, and November.
- The best value for money months are June and September, with great weather and fewer crowds.
- For the best weather, July and August are the best but also some of the most expensive.
- The winter months of December, January, and February are great for winter escapes.
- March and April are months with fair prices and great to get away from the long winters in the colder European countries.
- All weeks with European school holidays have much higher prices than those that do not.
Tenerife weather
Temperature
The hottest summer months are June, July, August, September and October. However, October however is the first month that it starts to get rainy again, so if you are looking for hot and sunny beach weather, you may want to avoid this month.
Daylight and sunshine hours
June, July and August have the most sunshine in Tenerife. But in general, Tenerife is a sunny place all year round. Especially in the South of the island.
Rainfall and rainy days
November, December, January and February are the rainiest months in Tenerife. However, much of this rain falls in the North and on the mountain away from the more popular holiday areas. So it is not something to worry about if you go to the South on holiday like most people.
May, June, July, August, and September usually don’t see rain in Tenerife. So, especially in the island’s south, you can almost be guaranteed clear, sunny, and dry skies.
Sea temperature
The seawater in Tenerife stays pretty much stable all year round and offers a comfortable temperature for swimming. However, in February and March, it can feel too cold for some. Many hotels have heated pools to help during these months.
Tenerife by month
January – Best for winter escapes
☀️ January in Tenerife is pleasantly mild and ideal for a winter escape, but this might not be considered beach weather by some. The average daytime temperature will be around 20°C.
💶 Especially for New Years and the school holidays, in the beginning of the month, it is very expensive . Better-priced holiday deals can usually be found near the end of the month.
📍 You might want to avoid the north of the island this month as places like Puerto de la Cruz will have more clouds and rain. The South is a better choice this month for warmer and sunnier weather.
February – Cheaper winter escapes
☀️ February is the coldest month of the year with an average daytime temperature of 19°C. This, however, still makes for a good winter escape, but not everyone will call this beach weather.
💶 Prices are among the highest of the year, especially during the popular carnival period.
📍For the best weather, it is best to stay in the South, but if you are here for the Carnival, Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz are the best options. Places like El Medano, Las Galletas, Costa del Silencio and Golf del Sur are best avoided these months month to avoid winds that make it feel colder.
March – Fewer crowds and great deals
☀️ This month, it gets warmer, with an average daytime temperature of around 20°C and more sun. Making it ideal for active sunny holidays but a few days of the month will possible not be ideal beach holiday weather.
💶 March often has great holiday deals in between the popular winter season and before the easter holidays. Prices are average in Tenerife during this month.
📍 The larger and more popular holiday destinations in the island’s South are especially great this month, like Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas, as others might feel pretty empty around this time.
April – Easter holidays
☀️ This is the first month it is usually consistently warm with nice weather and an average daytime temperature of 20°C. Great for both the beach or active holidays.
💶 Easter holidays, generally during the first 2 weeks of April, are among the most expensive weeks in Tenerife, so it is best to avoid these if possible. Other weeks the prices will be average.
📍During easter, it is best to look for deals in the smaller and lesser-known holiday destinations of Tenerife, like Puerto de Santiago, Los Gigantes, Golf del Sur and Costa del Silencio, to get better prices.
May – Cheapest
☀️ Warm and dry weather with average daytime temperatures of around 21°C. This is also the first month of the year completely free of rainy days.
💶 Prices usually are some of the lowest of the year, making it ideal for those on a smaller budget.
📍Anywhere on the island is good, but you might want to avoid lesser-known holiday destinations on Tenerife as they might feel a bit empty in May. Also, bars, restaurants, and hotels that close during the year for renovations or holidays typically do this in May. In the smaller and lesser-known holiday destinations, you will notice it more.
June – Summer weather but not too busy yet
☀️ The first really hot summer weather with an average daytime temperature around 23°C, plenty of sunshine and no rain.
💶 June has the best price quality. Prices are fair, but you also get some excellent weather and not the busy summer crowds yet.
📍Anywhere on the island is excellent.
July – Peak summer season with hot weather
☀️ Together with August, it is the hottest, driest and warmest month on the island, with an average daytime temperature around 25°C. But it also has the highest UV-index value, so definetly wear sunscreen.
💶 Prices are highest because the summer peak holiday season starts with many families visiting the island.
📍Anywhere in Tenerife is excellent. This is also an ideal month to visit Puerto de la Cruz for those who want to explore the more lush and green Tenerife. Costa del Silencio, Golf del Sur and El Medano offer a nice cooling wind in June. Costa Adeje, Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos will feel very crowded around this time.
August – Ideal for family beach holidays
☀️ Together with July, the best and hottest weather with an average daytime temperature around 26°C. But also this month has the higher UV-index value, so definetly protect yourself and your children with sunscreen.
💶 Prices are highest because families flood to the island.
📍Anywhere in Tenerife is excellent. If you want to escape the sometimes extreme temperatures, the North of Tenerife is incredible in August. This month, areas like Costa Adeje, Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos will feel crowded. The Costa del Silencio, Golf del Sur and El Medano enjoy cooling winds in August.
September – Excellent weather, lower prices and lots of clubbing students
☀️ Very similar summer weather to July and August, with average daytime temperature around 25°C.
💶 Prices start to drop and return to average for Tenerife, especially near the end of the month as children go back to school.
📍Anywhere in Tenerife is excellent during this month.
October – Autumn sun but still warm
☀️ Still mostly warm summer weather and warm sea water but a possibility of a few rainy days and more rainfall, generally towards the end of the month.
💶 Prices can be pretty cheap during this month except during the school holidays.
📍Anywhere on the island is good, but you might want to start avoiding the North as it will start to be more cloudy and rainy, especially near the end of the month. Some bars, restaurants, and hotels might close for renovations or holidays during this month. Therefore, it is better to stay in some of the bigger holiday destinations on the islands as it is less noticeable there.
November – Cooling down but still suitable for the beach
☀️ Weather and temperature are still ok, with average daytime temperatures around 22°C, but cloudy and rainy days are becoming more frequent. Especially in the North of the island some places receive significant rainfall.
💶 Cheap prices and deals can be found this month. Keep in mind, however, that the weather starts to get colder, so October, with often the same prices, is a better month to visit Tenerife.
📍It is best to stay away from the North of the island for the best beach holiday weather, as it starts to become more cloudy and rainy there.
December – Winter sun for Christmas break
☀️ With average daytime temperatures of 21°C, it is one of Europe’s best places to escape the cold winters. Not everyone will call this beach weather, but most will during winter. This is also the month with the most chance of rain.
💶 Prices are high during this month in Tenerife. For New Years and Christmas there is an extreme peak in prices making these weeks the most expensive of the year for Tenerife.
📍The island’s North is best avoided if you want the highest chance of sunny and warm days. During the Christmas holiday, it is best to stay away from the larger and more famous holiday destinations on the island and look at places like Playa Paraiso, Callao Salvaje, Los Gigantes or Puerto de Santiago for better prices.
