ATLANTIC ISLANDS · 4H FROM LONDON

Best time to visit Tenerife
without extreme heat

Tenerife, Spain is most comfortable in January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is August (comfort 40/100). In August, daytime highs average 27°C (feels like 29.6°C) with 3.6 days over 30°C and 27.6 tropical nights.

LIVE
January
BEST MONTH
27°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
27.6
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
40/100
AUGUST COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 21.3° 15.3°20.4°000 100
February 21.1° 14.8°20.6°000 100
March 21.3° 15.3°21.5°0.200 100
April 22.7° 16.3°23.5°1.200 99
May 23.3° 17.4°24.4°0.400 97
June 24.6° 18.9°26.2°0.804 83
July 26° 20.1°28°20.817 58
August 27° 21°29.6°3.6027.6 40
September 26.6° 21°28.7°1.20.426.6 48
October 26.6° 20.1°28°3.81.616.8 54
November 24.6° 18.4°24.8°1.805.2 89
December 22.1° 16.2°21.5°000.4 100

Cooler alternatives to Tenerife in August

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Tenerife heat FAQ

Is Tenerife too hot in August?

It's hot but manageable. August daytime highs in Tenerife average 27°C with 3.6 days over 30°C. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.

What is the best month to visit Tenerife for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Tenerife are January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is August, scoring 40/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Tenerife?

In August, nights in Tenerife average a low of 21°C, with 27.6 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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