Tenerife
A volcano tall enough to see snow from the beach, black sand on one side of the island and golden dunes on the other, and a climate mild enough that nobody checks the forecast.
The best time to visit Tenerife is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F). Local time there is 17:33 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
January · high 20°C · rain 19mm · 10.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C69°F | 19mm0.7in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 22°C71°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 21°C70°F | 11mm0.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 21°C71°F | 10mm0.4in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 23°C73°F | 3mm0.1in | 13.5h13.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C75°F | 15mm0.6in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C77°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C80°F | 2mm0.1in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C79°F | 23mm0.9in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 26°C79°F | 2mm0.1in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 24°C76°F | 9mm0.4in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 22°C72°F | 24mm0.9in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
The best time to visit Tenerife is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F).
How warm does Tenerife get?
Typical daytime highs in Tenerife are Mar–May 22°C (71°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (78°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 21°C (70°F).
Is Tenerife expensive?
On the ground, Tenerife is middling.
What sort of trip is Tenerife good for?
Tenerife is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Tenerife?
The wettest month in Tenerife is December at 24mm (0.9in), the driest July at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 11mm (0.4in).
What plug do I need for Tenerife?
Tenerife uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
