Tenerife weather
Although the island of Tenerife lies only a little way to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, the unique combination of both Gulf and Trade Winds that sweeps the island, somehow prevent it from mirroring its nearest neighbor the Sahara desert.
Statistics show us that Tenerife features the lowest temperature difference between summer and winter for anywhere in the world, and average daily temperatures vary only slightly throughout the year making Tenerife an ideal all year round holiday destination.
Tenerife is divided by a mountain range which then effectively creates two very differing climates in a very short distance.
The cooler northern part of the island is a lush tropical paradise with banana plantations and palm trees. Here it is quite possible that you will experience a significant number of cloudy days, and perhaps even a few rain day during your visit. In contrast the south of the island is hot and dry with almost a desert like landscape.
A point certainly worth making when contemplating a holiday to Tenerife is that the main weather station is located in the north of the island, therefore the weather reports in many of the UK's national newspapers will be taken from the islands capital of Santa Cruz, and as such, may not represent the true temperatures and conditions in the south.
Tenerife South Weather
Those looking for Tenerife beach holidays, and hot sunshine, usually head to the southern resorts of Tenerife.
Tenerife's high temperatures, rarely dropping below 18 degrees centigrade, make for superb all year round Tenerife Golf Holidays and beach holidays.
Tenerife Spring temperature and Tenerife Winter temperature ranges from 18 degrees centigrade to the early 20s, whilst in peak season Tenerife summer temperature often climbs up to the 30s, and higher when the African weather comes across from the Sahara.
The Trade Winds, as with the other Canary Islands, bring cooler temperatures than would otherwise be experienced at this latitude.
Tenerife still remains the most popular destination for winter sun holidays for UK holidaymakers.
Average Tenerife weather temperatures
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
June |
July |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Max °C |
21 |
21 |
23 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
30 |
50 |
45 |
30 |
23 |
22 |
Min °C |
15 |
15 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
21 |
21 |
20 |
18 |
17 |