Best time to visit Tenerife

March to May and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

March to May and September to October

Four sources call spring and fall the best times: warm weather, fewer crowds and lower rates than summer or winter.

“The best time to visit Tenerife is from March to June and September to November.” luxtripper.co.uk
“The best time to visit Canary Islands are spring (March-May) and Fall (September-November).” adventure-life.com
“Spring (March–May) and fall (September–October) hit the sweet spot with fewer crowds.” tickets-tenerife.com

4 of the 6 travel guides we read name these months.

Tenerife month by month

Average high and low in Tenerife, and days with rain

January71°F / 60°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Typical days run 20 to 23 C in the south and 17 to 20 C in the north.Most humid month, with frequent rain in the north and about 5 to 6 rainy days in the south.After New Year the crowds thin out and the island is quieter.
February71°F / 60°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is one of the world's most famous carnivals.Carnival brings crowds and hotels booked up months ahead.The north gets occasional rain while the south stays mostly dry and warm.
Best timeMarch72°F / 61°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring (March to June) is called the best season, with fewer crowds.Temperatures range 18 to 24 C and the island is less crowded than in summer.
Best timeApril74°F / 62°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring (March to June) is called the best season for warm, sunny weather and fewer crowds.Easter is a lively time with hotel activities for children.
Best timeMay77°F / 65°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…March to May is the best stretch to avoid crowds in the Canary Islands.Tenerife is cheaper in May and June than at peak times.Whale-watching season runs November to May with calm seas.
June80°F / 68°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…One source puts June in its best-months window, with temperatures of 20 to 27 C.June to August is the driest time on Tenerife.
July85°F / 71°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…July and August are among the busiest times.Daily highs sometimes reach the 80s F in July and August.
August86°F / 72°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…Hottest month, averaging 21 to 29 C.July and August are among the busiest times.Summer can be warmer, especially in the south.
Best timeSeptember84°F / 72°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…Autumn (September to November) is called a best season, with warm sunny weather.Fall is quieter than summer but still has nice weather.
Best timeOctober81°F / 69°F · 3 rainy daysChecking fares…Showers are possible from October to April but are usually short.Fall is one of the best-balanced times, with fewer crowds.
November76°F / 66°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Autumn window of September to November has fewer crowds and lower prices.Whale watching is best from November to May.
December73°F / 62°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Warm in the south (about 23 C) but too cold for most people to swim in the sea.One of the most expensive months, with Canarian-style Christmas.Wettest month of the year, with about two inches of rain.

Weather: Tenerife averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Busiest

July, August and late DecemberThe busiest times on the island.
Winter (December to February)Popular with Europeans escaping the cold, with hotel rates as high as in summer around Christmas and New Year.
FebruaryCarnival of Santa Cruz is peak season with crowds at every event.

Quietest

May to June and September to NovemberCheapest stretch, with quieter beaches and attractions.
After New Year in JanuaryCrowds thin out and prices ease slightly.

Watch for

June to AugustVery high UV; heat is extreme at altitude, so trekking and climbing are not advised.
October to AprilShowers are possible but short-lived.
WinterMount Teide can have snow and is chilly year round.

Questions people ask

What's the hottest time to go to Tenerife?: August is the hottest month, averaging 21 to 29 C, and the south runs warmer.
What is the cheapest time to go to Tenerife?: May to June and September to November, when flights and rooms are more affordable.
Is Tenerife busy in March?: One guide says March is less crowded than peak summer, with a relaxed atmosphere.
What is the weather like in South Tenerife in February?: The south is mostly dry and warm in February, averaging 18 to 24 C.

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