Geographical location
Short for TFS by abbreviationfinder, Tenerife is the largest island in the Canaries and is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic island is home to around 910,000 residents, the capital is Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the northeast of the island.
The official language is Spanish, the official currency is the euro. Tenerife has an area of over 2,000 square kilometers and is divided into three regions.
The metropolitan region around the capital Santa Cruz is the economic center of the island, here is a large port and the old town La Laguna, which has been declared a world cultural heritage.
The south of the island is the most important region for tourism, Los Christanos and Playa de las Américas form the tourist centers here.
From Germany, Tenerife can be reached in around 4.5 hours by plane. Direct flights are offered, for example, from Frankfurt, Berlin or Düsseldorf. The air line from Frankfurt to Santa Cruz is 3190 kilometers.
Climate in Tenerife
The climate in Tenerife is very pleasant all year round, and it is not without reason that one speaks of the “island of eternal spring”. Nevertheless, there are regional differences due to the influence of the northeast trade wind. In the north of Tenerife is the coast facing the wind, while the south is in the sheltered area.
It is therefore not uncommon for the sun to shine on one side of the island while the other half is covered in clouds. But in general Tenerife is considered to be very sunny, dry and pleasant with an oceanic-tropical climate.
In summer it is warm with daytime temperatures between 26 and 29 degrees, even in winter the 20 degree mark is usually exceeded during the day. At night, temperatures fluctuate between 16 and 21 ° C over the course of the year. About from the beginning of June to mid- December, the Atlantic has a pleasant water temperature of 20 to 23 degrees (September) every year.
When to go to Tenerife
Tenerife is a real year-round destination and, along with the other Canary Islands, is also a popular refuge for sun seekers in winter. It is dry all year round, most of the rain falls between December and February, but even these months are by no means rainy with a maximum of 37 mm of precipitation, for example in the capital.
However, we recommend the summer months as the best time to travel to Tenerife. The season starts around the end of April, the travel time from the beginning of June to the end of October is particularly ideal. The warmest travel month is August, statistically speaking, the most hours of sunshine on Tenerife are in July.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife)
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 21 ° C | 21 ° C | 22 ° C | 22 ° C | 24 ° C | 26 ° C | 29 ° C | 29 ° C | 28 ° C | 26 ° C | 24 ° C | 22 ° C |
| Night temperature | 15 ° C | 15 ° C | 16 ° C | 16 ° C | 17 ° C | 19 ° C | 21 ° C | 21 ° C | 21 ° C | 20 ° C | 18 ° C | 16 ° C |
| Water temperature | 19 ° C | 18 ° C | 18 ° C | 18 ° C | 20 ° C | 20 ° C | 21 ° C | 22 ° C | 23 ° C | 23 ° C | 21 ° C | 20 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 37 | 34 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 38 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Hours of sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunrise | 8:00 | 7:45 | 7:15 | 7:40 | 7:15 | 7:05 | 7:15 | 7:35 | 7:50 | 8:05 | 7:25 | 7:50 |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 18:55 | 19:15 | 20:30 | 20:50 | 21:05 | 21:05 | 8:45 pm | 20:10 | 19:35 | 18:10 | 18:10 |
Temperatures
The average annual temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 21.1 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is August (25.1 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 17.9 ° C. The maximum water temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 23 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All months have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of July, August, September, October and November have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 234 mm on 34 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. You cannot expect snow in any month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year the sun shines for 7.8 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Cities nearby
The following larger towns are nearby and have a similar climate: San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
Highlights and attractions
The old town of La Laguna has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the island’s cultural highlight. Tenerife is not only known for its beautiful beaches, but also for an impressive hinterland. Hiking tours along the Las Canadas crater or through the Anaga Mountains are highly recommended. Here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view.
The port of the capital Santa Cruz is a port of call for every Tenerife traveler. Here you can find nice shops and nice restaurants. Other highlights of the island are the famous Loro Parque, the Teide National Park around the volcano of the same name and the breathtaking Masca Gorge. Families with children love Siam Park, which calls itself “Europe’s largest water park”.
Tenerife weather in March, April and May
Daily temperatures averaging 22 to 24 ° C can be expected over the next three months. The temperatures hardly fluctuate during this time.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 18-20 ° C. This is good weather for a great time on the beach and in the water.
You can expect around 5 days of precipitation in March, about 3 days in April and about one day in May.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines an average of 7 to 9 hours a day. The sunniest weather is in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but with less sun you will have to get by in March.
