Best Time to Visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is at its sunniest and driest in February–November.
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife for sunny, dry weather is February–November — 10 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.8°C / 60.4°F in January to 23.6°C / 74.5°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 61 mm / 2.4 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santa Cruz de Tenerife's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 16°C60.8°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 16.9°C62.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 17.4°C63.3°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.5°C68.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.6°C72.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.2°C73.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 21.3°C70.3°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 19°C66.2°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 23.6°C / 74.5°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santa Cruz de Tenerife's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The rainy season at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 29 mm / 1.1 in. The wettest single month is December (61 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the driest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The driest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santa Cruz de Tenerife — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 61 mm / 2.4 in in December, and the coldest month averages 15.8°C / 60.4°F.
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife climate different from Spain overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santa Cruz de Tenerife figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Spain figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Santa Cruz de Tenerife specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.