Today's Weather in Tenerife
For a forecast for the next week click through to Thomson Holidays for the weather in Tenerife today and the next week:
Tenerife Weather: warm all year round
The island has a great reputation as a destination for those who like their winter holidays in a sunny, warm climate, but it’s also popular year round, including the peak summer months, although those with children should watch out for too much sun exposure during the summer months.
Worth watching out for are last minute deals when the forecast is predicting a good 5, 7 or 10 days ahead.
A good number of tour operators include the island in their portfolio, and unlike some places that are really only June to September with the year round good Tenerife weather it means they can have full time staff who live locally and are employed throughout the year, as opposed to summer only destinations where the reps might not have a good knowledge of the local areas.
Worth watching out for if you are retired or going to take the majority of your annual leave in one go is the offers holiday companies have for three and four week stays during January and February, when it’s cold at home, but the climate and weather in Tenerife is terrific.
The Different Areas of Tenerife
The north and south are quite different in that the south is much more designed for Tenerife holidays, while the north is much like the island used to be, and more natural – but what about the climate, is there a difference between the two when you are looking for good sunny weather outside of the summer months?
The good news is that the weather doesn’t change much throughout the year, including January, February and March which are popular for the winter holidays.
Spring time including Easter is refreshingly warm without being oppressive, and April, May and June are popular times to visit, while the peak summer months of July and August are the two months when a forecast shows it can get pretty hot.
Come autumn a lot of people like to capture the summer again, and September, October, November and December will find quite a few people visiting, and the Christmas Tenerife weather means it’s a busy time, along with the New Year.
Overall it’s a destination where people visit again and again, and that is always a recommendation in itself.
Have a look at the reviews of where you’re thinking of booking your accommodation to see what people who have been there before thought of it, and there are online guides available to give an idea of what the village or resort is like where your accommodation is going to be, and check back here before you leave for the latest Tenerife weather forecast so you’ll know what to expect when you arrive.
The closer you are to leaving for the island the more accurate it normally is, with a variety of resources offering 5, 7 and 10 days ahead.
Average Monthly Temperature in Tenerife
| Month | Minimum av Temp - Celsius | Maximum Av Temp - Celsius |
| Jan | 12 | 19 |
| Feb | 12 | 19 |
| Mar | 13 | 20 |
| Apr | 13 | 20 |
| May | 14 | 21 |
| Jun | 16 | 23 |
| Jul | 18 | 25 |
| Aug | 19 | 26 |
| Sep | 18 | 25 |
| Oct | 17 | 24 |
| Nov | 15 | 21 |
| Dec | 13 | 19 |
Average Monthly Sunshine and Rainfall in Tenerife
| Month | Monthly Average Hours of Sunshine per Day |
Average Rainfall per Month mm |
Number of Rainy Days |
| Jan | 6 | 66 | 13 |
| Feb | 7 | 55 | 11 |
| Mar | 7 | 42 | 11 |
| Apr | 8 | 31 | 10 |
| May | 9 | 11 | 8 |
| Jun | 9 | 5 | 6 |
| Jul | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Aug | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| Sep | 8 | 13 | 6 |
| Oct | 7 | 41 | 10 |
| Nov | 6 | 69 | 12 |
| Dec | 6 | 75 | 13 |
Breaking News
May 6 - Local Economy
Much has been written in the travel pages of the media about how all inclusive trips can be damagingto local business, but a new report from the Travel Foundation suggests concerns about this are misplaced.
They have also urged tourists to consider the environment as well as local business when considering a vacation, and are making July a month when they will be urging people to think before they book about both the destination and consider their carbon footprint and green credentials.
April 27 - Going Green
The island is keen to play her role in green tourism, and with a volcanic past it makes commercial sense too to be seen not just as a destination for the well known tourist resorts but also for the forests and national parks. To read more visit this week's Travel Weekly
April 16 - Global Warming?
For some people global warming is here, while for other's the jury is still out, while for others if there is global warming it's not man-made but part of cyclical weather activity.
The BBC has an interesting article about the ice mass in the Himalayas which seems to be getting denser, not melting as expected. To read it visit the BBC Science Section
April 14 - Extra Holiday Flight
Good news if you live in the Durham or Darlington areas and want to catch some late autumn sunshine and warm weather in Tenerife as Tees Valley Airport will be putting on an extra flight from October.
April 7 - Flights Review
Well known online flights company justtheflight.co.uk have published a small review of the island, and mentions the climate among other attributes. To read their review click here
April 3 - Festival In May
If you're visiting in May and like rock and electronic music, why not spend a day at a new music festival feauturing Fat Boy Slim and the Smashing Pumpkins?
It's a 3 day event with the venue to be announced aoon, and the dates are May 24 to 26 inclusive. To see what the weather in Tenerife is like then look above at our climate chart that covers each month, including both April and May.
March 31- Not What They Were Expecting
There's an interesting story in the Swindon Advertiser about a couple and their baby who went on holiday to the Thomson flagship hotel in Tenerife, the Sansatori Resort, and how they feel they were badly let down following an accident there. To read what happened click through here to the Swindon Advertiser
March 26 - Travel Warning
If you're off to Thailand, or stopping there for a day or two en-route to Australia and New Zealand, be careful at the airport. To find out why visit this BBC report
March 23 - We'll Follow The Sun
If you enjoy visiting various destinations, there's a competition at The Daily Telegraph which might be of interest to you if you are a UK resident. Closing on April 8 they have 100,000 Avios Points up for grabs (Avios were formerly known as Airmiles). To enter the competition today visit The Daily Telegraph
March 12 - The Rain In Spain
Isn't falling mainly on the plain - in fact it's not really falling at all, and while this winter the Tenerife weather has been as good as ever, some rain would be pretty welcome at the moment. To see a photograph of one of the reservoirs visit nj.com
