Best time in Tenerife - Seasons

Tenerife is commonly known as the "island of eternal spring", as the largest of the Canary Islands boasts a mild climate all year round. The island's location in the Atlantic Ocean, over which the north-easterly trade winds blow, also makes it a place of contrasts. As far as Tenerife's climate is concerned, there are two different zones in the north and south of the island. While the south is generally warm and dry, the north is somewhat cooler and more humid.

Tenerife is known as a miniature continent due to its special climatic conditions, which contribute to its unique natural diversity. Depending on the season and region, there is more to discover and experience on your holiday in Tenerife than you can imagine!

Find out more about Tenerife's weather in spring, summer, autumn and winter - and which excursions and activities are available in the four seasons.

Tenerife in spring - tips and recommendations

One of the most popular times for a holiday in Tenerife is spring - more precisely the months of May and June, before the summer begins. The "island of eternal spring" shows its best side during these months, with moderate temperatures of around 23°C and six to eight hours of sunshine in all regions of the island.

Even though an air temperature of 23°C and a water temperature of 18°C make a beach and swimming holiday conceivable, spring in Tenerife is ideal for hiking excursions across the island. The hiking routes are as varied as the island itself: They range from easy circular walks through the pine and laurel forests of Tenerife to steeper ascents on Teide, Anaga and Teno and spectacular, challenging climbs to summits or through gorges. Hiking in Tenerife is a unique experience - especially for holidaymakers who like to discover their destination on their own!

Tenerife in summer - tips and recommendations

Many tourists visit Tenerife in summer and enjoy the mild temperatures, as the island has mild temperatures of 23°C on average all year round. The warmest months are August and September, when temperatures reach more than 28°C - up to 30°C in the south. The trade winds also increase the humidity to over 80 per cent, with a moderate wind blowing across the island.

Of course, summer on Tenerife is made for a beach and swimming holiday. The numerous beaches along the coast attract not only sun worshippers, but also surfers, windsurfers, kite surfers and other water sports enthusiasts . While the surfers' Eldorado is located in El Médano or El Soccoro, Playa de El Cabezo has become one of the most popular beaches in Europe for windsurfers and kitesurfers.

The trade wind, which blows across the island at a steady 20 to 25 km/h, also favours sailing and boat trips across the Atlantic along the coast of Tenerife. Discover snow-white or pitch-black sandy beaches and breathtaking rocky landscapes, find the perfect wave or unique places to relax and retreat!

Tenerife in autumn - tips and recommendations

Not only May and June are the best times to travel to Tenerife, September is also suitable for a holiday in Tenerife. Autumn in Tenerife is still warm in summer, with temperatures of 25°C still prevailing in October and November in the generally warmer south of the island.

If you visit Tenerife in October, you canswim and enjoy the sun in the south and make the most of the numerous activities on offer in the north. 27°C in the southern coastal regions means that nothing stands in the way of a beach holiday in autumn!

But you don't have to sit back and relax in autumn on Tenerife, the island offers numerous opportunities for exciting excursions and activities! Hike the Orotova Valley or the "Barranco del Infierno" gorge, grab a mountain bike and scour the Anaga Mountains or run to the summit of Pico del Teide. As Tenerife is the "island of eternal spring" all year round, surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers can also benefit from the ideal wind conditions in the north and go in search of the perfect wave.

Autumn on Tenerife, when it is not so hot, is particularly suitable for adventure activities such as paragliding or an off-road quad tour through Tenerife's "deserts".

Tenerife in winter - tips and recommendations

Tenerife is also popular in the slightly colder winter months. Many tourists come to Tenerife in the cold season - to "hibernate" here, so to speak. They spend several weeks or months on the island, which attracts visitors at this time with mild temperatures averaging 23ºC, turning winter into spring.

If the weather is usually north-easterly, you can enjoy the glorious sunshine on the beaches in the south and south-west in winter. Even in the colder months, the beaches in Tenerife invite you to enjoy long walks on the beach, water sports activities or a swimming and beach holiday. The air and water temperatures are still pleasantly warm.

At the same time, the snow-covered slopes of the Pico del Teide are perfect for skiing. In the winter months of December to February, snow is guaranteed in El Teide National Park, which is located in the north of the island. A holiday on Tenerife in winter offers "the best of both worlds": sun worship in the south and winter feelings in the north.

Winter in Tenerife is perfect for sightseeing and discovery tours. It doesn't always have to be by bus, the island can also be explored by jeep .