Climate in Tenerife — Annual Weather Overview
Tenerife has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 27.0°C) and the coolest is January (20.3°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 6.7°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall is modest at around 307mm, with September the wettest month (48.9mm) and July the driest (7.8mm). Average daily sunshine is 11.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 22.2°C, 68mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 25.9°C, 40mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 25.7°C, 110mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 21.0°C, 90mm rain.
Tenerife — Monthly Temperatures
Tenerife — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Tenerife stays reasonable all year.
Tenerife weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3°C | 14.3°C | 32.5mm | 9.5h | 6 | 10/10 |
| February | 20.9°C | 14.2°C | 34.0mm | 10.4h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 21.1°C | 14.8°C | 29.2mm | 11.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 22.1°C | 15.7°C | 25.2mm | 11.7h | 7 | 10/10 |
| May | 23.4°C | 17.0°C | 13.8mm | 12.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.9°C | 18.8°C | 22.3mm | 12.7h | 7 | 10/10 |
| July | 25.8°C | 19.7°C | 7.8mm | 12.4h | 2 | 10/10 |
| August | 27.0°C | 20.5°C | 9.9mm | 11.8h | 3 | 10/10 |
| September | 26.8°C | 20.7°C | 48.9mm | 10.9h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 26.4°C | 19.6°C | 24.0mm | 10.5h | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 23.8°C | 17.7°C | 36.6mm | 9.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| December | 21.8°C | 15.7°C | 23.1mm | 9.5h | 6 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Tenerife have?
Tenerife has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Average highs range from 20.3°C in January to 27.0°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Tenerife?
August is the hottest month in Tenerife, with average highs of 27.0°C and lows of 20.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Tenerife?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 20.3°C and lows of 14.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Tenerife?
September is the wettest month, averaging 48.9mm of rainfall over around 7 rainy days.
How much rain does Tenerife get per year?
Tenerife receives around 307mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (7.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.