Weather and climate in La Laguna (Canary Islands)

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.
In fact, due to the altitude and the exposure on the north side, La Laguna is considerably cooler and rainier 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).

La Laguna - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 515 millimeters (20.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest ones (January, November, December) Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2410 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

La Laguna - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), 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 17 kph (11 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in February 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), 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 18 kph (11 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) in March 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 29.9 °C (85.8 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), 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 19 kph (12 mph).

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in April 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), 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 21 kph (13 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), 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 22 kph (14 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) in June 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 37.9 °C (100.2 °F) in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), 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 24 kph (15 mph).

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July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in July 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), 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 27 kph (17 mph).

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), 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 23 kph (15 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), 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 19 kph (12 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in October 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in November 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in November 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), 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 15 kph (10 mph).