Climate - Tenerife South (Canary Islands)

On the southern coast of Tenerife, the climate is subtropical desert, with very mild winters and hot, sunny summers.
Meteorological data are collected at Tenerife Sur Airport, or Reina Sofía Airport, which is located near the towns of El Médano and Los Abrigos. This is a very windy area, as the northeastern trade winds slide along the coast. The airport is used to reach the tourist resorts in the southwest of Tenerife (see Playa San Juan, Costa Adeje, Playa de Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas), which are much less windy because they are protected Mount Teide.
However, when the wind blows from Africa, the temperature rises by several degrees, the wind becomes weak, and the air is filled with desert sand and dust, becoming polluted. This phenomenon is called calima.
The cold record is 9.5 °C (49 °F), recorded in March 2011. The heat record is 44.5 °C (112 °F), recorded in August 1988.

Tenerife South - Climate data

In Tenerife South, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 18.5 °C (65.4 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Tenerife South, precipitation amounts to 115 millimeters (4.5 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (May, June, July, August) to 30 mm (1.2 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
At Tenerife South, the sea temperature ranges from 19 °C (66 °F) in February, March to 24 °C (75 °F) in September. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Tenerife South, there are on average around 2870 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Tenerife South - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in January 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) in March 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.3 °C (74 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in April 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) in June 2014.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
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 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 42.9 °C (109.2 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) in October 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (77 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in November 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in November 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Tenerife South is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in December 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.