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Weather in Tenerife Today
Canary Islands, Spain
Tenerife is famous for one of the most stable climates on Earth — locals call it "eternal spring." Here's what it's doing right now, and what to expect across the year.
Warm and sunny
A classic Tenerife day — warm, dry and sunny. Beaches and pools are the move, with the sea now warm enough for a long swim.
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Tenerife's climate is shaped by its volcanic geography as much as its Atlantic location. Mount Teide splits the island into two distinct weather zones: the north (Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava) is greener and catches more cloud and rain, while the south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Las Américas) sits in Teide's rain shadow and enjoys some of the driest, sunniest weather in Europe.
Average daytime temperatures in the south rarely drop below 20°C even in January, and rarely climb past 30°C even in August — a narrower year-round range than almost anywhere else in Europe. Combined with 300+ days of sunshine a year, it's a genuine year-round destination rather than a summer-only one.
Sea temperatures stay swimmable all year, dipping to a still-comfortable 19–20°C in winter and warming to around 23°C by late summer.
Best time to visit
There isn't a bad month, which is the point — but April to June and September to November offer the best balance of warm, dry weather without the peak-summer heat or crowds. Winter (December–February) is mild rather than cold, which is exactly why it's peak season for northern European visitors escaping home winters.
Popular Destinations
Live conditions in the island's best-known resort towns and beaches.
Costa Adeje
23°C
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Los Cristianos
21°C
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Playa De Las Américas (Arona)
21°C
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Puerto De La Cruz
24°C
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Puerto De Santiago
19°C
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El Médano
21°C
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Callao Salvaje
23°C
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Playa Paraiso
23°C
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Golf Del Sur
21°C
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Nearby Highlights
- Mount Teide — Spain's highest peak, and often visible from the southern coast
- The south coast's Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Las Américas resort strip
- Whale and dolphin watching year-round off the south-west coast
- Black-sand beaches in the north, golden imported sand in the south
It's this predictable, mild climate — not just the price of property — that draws long-term buyers and renters to Tenerife over other Mediterranean or Canary destinations. A property here isn't a summer-only asset: owners use it, let it, or retire to it in every season.
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Live conditions for every town and locality on the island, grouped by municipality.
