Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Puerto de la Cruz
Tenerife's original resort town on the green north coast, with an old fishing harbour, sea-water pools and views of Mount Teide.
Best time to visit: April–October for the most sunshine; winters are mild but cloudier and wetter than in the south.
Local tip: The Atlantic here can be rough, so swim in Lago Martiánez or at flagged beaches.
Getting around: The town centre is walkable; buses connect it to La Orotava, Santa Cruz and the north airport.
Good to know: Trade-wind clouds often gather over the north in the afternoons, which keeps it greener and a little cooler than Costa Adeje.
What to plan your trip around
- Lago Martiánez
Sea-water swimming pools designed by César Manrique.
- Loro Parque
One of the island's best-known animal parks.
- Jardín Botánico
A historic botanical garden founded in the 18th century.
- Playa Jardín
A black-sand beach framed by gardens.
Puerto de la Cruz weather by month
Puerto de la Cruz weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Puerto de la Cruz gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 16°C | 16 mm | 75% |
| February | 18°C | 16°C | 21 mm | 76% |
| March | 19°C | 16°C | 16 mm | 77% |
| April | 20°C | 17°C | 11 mm | 76% |
| May | 21°C | 18°C | 5 mm | 77% |
| June | 22°C | 19°C | 2 mm | 79% |
| July | 23°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 82% |
| August | 24°C | 21°C | 3 mm | 82% |
| September | 25°C | 22°C | 6 mm | 78% |
| October | 24°C | 21°C | 25 mm | 77% |
| November | 22°C | 19°C | 29 mm | 76% |
| December | 20°C | 18°C | 26 mm | 75% |
Puerto de la Cruz through the year
January · 19° / 16°C · 16 mm
- January is among Puerto de la Cruz's three coolest months.
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
April · 20° / 17°C · 11 mm
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- In Puerto de la Cruz, April is mid-spring.
July · 23° / 20°C · 1 mm
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- Puerto de la Cruz is usually about 5°C cooler than Gran Canaria, 120 km away, in July.
October · 24° / 21°C · 25 mm
- Only 2 months are warmer in Puerto de la Cruz than October.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
The best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz is January, February and March, when average highs are 18–19°C and rainfall is around 18 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Puerto de la Cruz, season by season
December – February
Best time19° / 16°C · 21 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
March – May
Good20° / 17°C · 11 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good23° / 20°C · 2 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Puerto de la Cruz in January, February and March. Average highs are then 18–19°C.
- Why is January a good time to visit Puerto de la Cruz?
- In January, Puerto de la Cruz averages 19°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 16 mm of rain and 57% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Puerto de la Cruz?
- September is the warmest month in Puerto de la Cruz, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C.
- What is the coldest month in Puerto de la Cruz?
- February is the coldest month in Puerto de la Cruz: average highs of 18°C, dropping to 16°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Puerto de la Cruz?
- November is the wettest month in Puerto de la Cruz with about 29 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 1 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Puerto de la Cruz?
- Puerto de la Cruz has no really bad month for weather: average highs stay between 18 and 25°C all year.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Puerto de la Cruz?
- Yes. April and December sit just outside the best months for Puerto de la Cruz, with average highs of 20°C and about 19 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Puerto de la Cruz before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Puerto de la Cruz from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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