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Best time to visit Tenerife: month by month
Short answer
Tenerife is good all year, with 'eternal spring': highs of about 20-23°C in winter and 25-29°C in summer. Winter is the main season for northern Europeans, summer is busy with families, and the Santa Cruz Carnival in February is one of the biggest in the world. Spring and autumn offer the best balance of weather and price.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°C | 14°C | 12 | high |
| Feb | 20°C | 13°C | 13 | very high |
| Mar | 21°C | 15°C | 10 | high |
| Apr | 22°C | 15°C | 9 | high |
| May | 23°C | 17°C | 11 | medium |
| Jun | 25°C | 19°C | 9 | medium |
| Jul | 28°C | 21°C | 3 | high |
| Aug | 29°C | 22°C | 3 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 21°C | 11 | medium |
| Oct | 28°C | 21°C | 11 | medium |
| Nov | 24°C | 18°C | 9 | high |
| Dec | 23°C | 16°C | 8 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 21-23°C and lows of 15-17°C, with about 9-11 rainy days; good for hiking and quieter resorts.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and dry, highs of 25-29°C and lows of 19-22°C, with almost no rain in July and August; busy with families.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Still warm, highs of 24-28°C, with about 9-11 rainy days; a good shoulder season.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild, highs of 20-23°C and lows of 13-16°C, with 8-13 rainy days, mostly in the north; peak season for northern Europeans, and snow is possible on Teide.
Events worth planning around
- Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, February
- Corpus Christi flower and sand carpets in La Orotava, May or June
- Romería de San Isidro in La Orotava, around June
- Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria, 14-15 August, in Candelaria
When to avoid
Carnival weeks in Santa Cruz and the Christmas-New Year period are the most crowded and expensive; August is busy with Spanish and European families.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Tenerife?
Any month works; May, June, September and October offer warm weather with lower prices.
Is Tenerife warm in winter?
Yes, highs of about 20-23°C, warmer and sunnier in the south than the north.
When is the Santa Cruz Carnival?
In February, with the main parades in the days before Ash Wednesday.