Tenerife is an amazing island of the Canary Archipelago, where you want to stay all the time. Tenerife’s climate is mild, characterized by minimal average annual temperature fluctuations, and it is recognized as the most preferred for people of any age. This is one of the resorts in Europe, where the bathing season lasts 6 months, and you can just bask in the sun by the ocean all year round. To see how comfortable it is to live in the Canaries, let’s see what the weather is like in Tenerife by month.
Despite the fact that the island has a relatively small size, the climate there changes noticeably when moving through the territory from south to north. In the southern part, the weather is drier and hotter, and it is here that you can enjoy a beach holiday all year round. In the north of the island, the climate is also mild, although not so warm, especially in winter.
And now we will look in more detail, by month, the climate in Tenerife and the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean off its coast.
Tenerife winter: warm and low precipitation
The mild winter climate invariably attracts to the resorts of the Canary Archipelago those who want to soak up the sun and spend time on the warm coast. And if you hardly want to swim in the waters of the Atlantic, then you can certainly surf, go on excursions to attractions, climb the snow-capped peak of Teide or just go for a walk.
December
If we talk about the winter weather in the Canaries and Tenerife by month, then about December we can say this: nature pleases with bright green shades, sun and freshness.
In December, the average air temperature during the day is kept at +18…+21°C, at night-about +15°C. The water keeps the temperature at +20.5°C.
The number of sunny days is impressive: 25. It rains only 2 days a month, but the humidity is quite high – 75%.
January
January is considered the coldest month in the Canary Islands.
In the northern part of Tenerife, cold north-easterly winds blow, the weather is rainy, but the sun pleases with its presence quite often: more than half of the month. In the southern resorts, the weather is good: 22 sunny days a month, precipitation can be no more than 5-6 days.
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife in January, the daytime temperature is +17…+20°C, the night temperature is +14°C. In the south, in particular in the resort of Playa de las Americas, it is usually warmer – about +21°C during the day.
The waters of the Atlantic Ocean warm up to +19…+20°C. You can take a dip, but you will hardly want to swim in water of this temperature for a long time.
February
If you compare January and February, then for these months the weather in Tenerife and the water temperature in the ocean off its coast almost do not differ.
On the north side of the island, there are 3-4 rainy days, and in the south – only 2. Sunny weather in February usually pleases for 15-19 days.
In the last winter month, the thermometer does not drop below +18°C during the day, and at night it keeps an average of +13°C.
Anyone who wants to take sea baths, you need to be prepared for the fact that the water in the Atlantic is quite cool – about +19°C. A good solution is to book accommodation in those hotels that have their own heated swimming pools.
Spring is a time to observe the local nature
You can briefly describe spring in the Canary Archipelago as follows: juiciness of colors and brightness of aromas in ideal weather. In the spring time, Tenerife makes sense to come to engage in active recreation and go on sightseeing tours: you can climb to the top of Teide, go on a yacht in the ocean for whale watching.
Let’s see how the water temperature and weather in Tenerife change by month in spring.
March
Since March, weather conditions in Tenerife are starting to change a little. During the day, the air temperature on the coast often exceeds the mark of +20°C, which means that it is already quite possible to walk in light dresses, shorts and T-shirts. It is still quite fresh in the evenings and early in the morning, so a warm sweater and a thin jacket will definitely be needed.
In March, the number of sunny days is already increasing to 21, while cloudy and rainy days, on the contrary, are decreasing to 1.
The water in the ocean remains the same temperature: +19°C. In general, the water is just as invigorating as it is in the winter months.
April
With April-the month of Tenerife and all the Canary Islands, the weather comes truly spring and warm. April is the time of transition from the low season to the high beach season.
The average daily temperature background is defined as +21°C, although the thermometer often shows +24°C. At the same time, the average night temperature is still not high – about +14°C.
The days are gradually getting longer and the sun is getting more active. There are 22 sunny days per month.
The water in the Atlantic Ocean has not yet warmed up, and its temperature remains the same, that is, +19°C.
The amount of precipitation is quite small. Rain falls mainly in the northern part of Tenerife, and it is always short-lived.
May
In the last month of spring in the Canary Islands, the beach season is already considered open.
The average temperature background in May is +24°C during the day and +16°C at night. The length of daylight increases, as does the number of sunny days: there are 25 of them.
The number of days when it rains is reduced to almost zero, although at the beginning of the month the probability of precipitation is slightly higher. The air humidity is about 64%.
As for the water in the Atlantic off the coast of Tenerife, on average it is +19°C, and in some places +21°C.
Summer is the high season in the Canary Islands
In summer, living in Tenerife is extremely comfortable: pleasant weather without sweltering heat, and the water is not “fresh milk”, but not cold. In summer, fans of beach activities and outdoor activities, lovers of eco-tours and water activities come here.
How does the summer weather in Tenerife differ by month?
June
June is the height of Tenerife’s high season.
With the onset of June, there is an increase in night temperature to +18…+20°C, daytime-to +25…+27°C, although sometimes the thermometer rises to +30°C. In the northern part of the island, the daytime temperature is +24°C, and the nighttime temperature is +17°C. But at the same time, any heat in the Canaries is easily tolerated, because the air is always fresh.
In the first summer month, the light day reaches its maximum value-13.9 hours. In addition, the weather is almost always clear and sunny: 25-27 cloudless days.
June is the driest month on the resort islands. The average precipitation for this time is 12.8 mm.
The water temperature in Tenerife is increasing: on average, it is +22°C. but since the water is still not too warm, it makes sense for families who go on vacation with children to rent a hotel room where there is a heated swimming pool.
July
In the middle of summer, the weather in Tenerife is even warmer than in the previous month. It is not surprising that the bathing season is becoming really massive. By the way, it is at this time that many families with children come to relax by the ocean.
During the day, the air temperature on the coast reaches +28…+30°C. Given that the water in the ocean at this time is already warmed up to +22°C, it is clear that this time is ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Warm night weather (+20°C) allows you to take pleasant walks by the water, have fun at night discos.
There are incredibly many sunny days: 29-30, that is, almost the entire month. The sky is covered with clouds only in the morning, but by lunchtime they safely disperse. There can be a maximum of 1 days when it rains this month.
August
August is the warmest month on the resort island, and the peak of the high holiday season. This period is great for beach activities.
The daytime temperature of the last summer month is very close to +30°C, although the average value for the entire island remains at +26°C. At night, the average air temperature is +21°C. This heat is much easier to bear thanks to the fresh winds blowing from the ocean expanses.
In August, the Canaries are usually sunny: 23-25 days of cloudless weather and only 3 days with rain.
If we compare the summer months, the water temperature in Tenerife reaches its highest position in August: +23°C.
Autumn is the time of the velvet season
Although the climate in Tenerife is not characterized by any “extremes”, but still there is a time of year on this island when it is most convenient to combine a variety of types of recreation.
What is the water in the ocean, and what is the air temperature in Tenerife by month in the autumn season?
September
The velvet season in the Canary Islands is marked by another influx of tourists. As many tourists note, this season has only two disadvantages: high congestion and too high prices.
The weather of the beginning of autumn is almost similar to the weather of August and is quite suitable for the definition of “paradise”. The temperature indicators of the air are at the level of +28°C. The water temperature reaches the highest annual values of +23…+24°C, and in small quiet bays it is even higher.
Daylight hours are reduced to 11.9-12.7 hours, but the weather is mostly clear: the sky remains cloudless for 21 days.
At the beginning of autumn, there are only 3 days with rain, precipitation falls 45-50 mm, it can be a little windy.
October
The velvet season lasts almost all of October in Tenerife, and the active bathing season ends by the end of the month.
The daytime temperature background gradually becomes +26…+22°C, and the nighttime temperature is +18…+19°C.
The water in the ocean this month is still as warm as possible, for example, +23°C in the water area off Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
In October, the number of rainy days is already increasing to 5, with 68-80 mm of precipitation. Bright sun shines for 17 days, strong winds are absent so far.
November
In November, the air temperature in the Canary Archipelago gradually decreases, approaching an average of +22°C. The water in the ocean is still warm: +21…+22°C, in Candelaria the temperature is even slightly higher.
Compared to September, the same amount of precipitation falls (68-81 mm), but there are more rainy days: 6-8. Accordingly, the sky is more often overcast, it becomes windy.
The last weeks of autumn in Tenerife are a time of relaxation for those who enjoy windsurfing and kitesurfing. A lot of people who want to ride the waves come to the coastal town of El Medano, where the wind speed often reaches 25 m/s.
Conclusion: when to go to Tenerife
The weather allows you to relax in Tenerife by month all year round, the main thing is to determine exactly what kind of vacation should be. Whether it will be lying on the beach, doing water sports, walking around cities or eco-hiking to get acquainted with the local scenery, will depend not only on the choice of time for the trip, but also on the choice of the part of the island where to go. For those who prefer to spend time on the beaches, it is better to choose resorts in the south of Tenerife, especially in winter. In the north of the island, known for much richer landscapes, it is better to go to those who expect an extensive excursion program and sports recreation.
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