San Cristóbal de La Laguna is located on the hills of the north-east of Tenerife, in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. The capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is a short distance away, on the coast. The center of San Cristóbal de La Laguna is located at 540 meters (1,770 feet) above sea level, while the airport of Tenerife North (formerly Los Rodeos) is located at 630 meters (2,065 feet) above sea level. The latter is one of the two airports in Tenerife, and in the weather forecast it is often referred to as "Tenerife", although it has unusually low temperatures, compared to what can be expected in the Canary Islands.
than Santa Cruz and the coastal resorts of Tenerife. However, in summer, it rarely rains here as well, although fog often forms.
The coldest record is 2 °C (35.5 °F), set in March 1944. In January 1961 the temperature dropped to 3 °C (37.5 °F), while in March 2011 there was even a snowfall, though with a temperature of 5 °C (41 °F).
Despite the cool climate, when the wind blows from Africa, the temperature can reach or exceed 37 °C (98.5 °F) from June to September. In July 2009, it reached 41.5 °C (106.5 °F), with a minimum of 27 °C (80.5 °F), while in August 2020, it reached 39.5 °C (103 °F), but with a minimum of 29 °C (84 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.3 °C, with a minimum of
10.3 °C and a maximum of
16.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4 °C in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
25.5 °C in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.2 kph.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
10.1 °C and a maximum of
16.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.2 °C in February 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
26.9 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.4 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.3 °C, with a minimum of
10.6 °C and a maximum of
18 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.3 °C in March 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
29.9 °C in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.4 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.9 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
18.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.3 °C in April 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
32.9 °C in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.9 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.5 °C, with a minimum of
12.5 °C and a maximum of
20.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
7.2 °C in May 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
37.6 °C in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.7 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.2 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8.8 °C in June 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
37.9 °C in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
24.2 kph.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.2 °C, with a minimum of
16 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
41.4 °C in July 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
27 kph.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.4 °C, with a minimum of
17 °C and a maximum of
25.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
11.3 °C in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39.6 °C in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
23.5 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.6 °C, with a minimum of
16.6 °C and a maximum of
24.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
10.2 °C in September 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
37.4 °C in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.8 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.1 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
22.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.6 °C in October 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
34.5 °C in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.5 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
19.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in November 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in November 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.6 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.5 °C and a maximum of
17.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
6.6 °C in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
25.2 °C in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.