Monthly climate guide
Tenerife weather in August
August in Tenerife is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and night-time lows near 22°C (72°F). The month usually brings about 2 mm of rain (very dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- Just 120 km apart, but Tenerife runs about 5°C cooler than Gran Canaria this month.
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 22°C — air-conditioning helps.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Humidity near 80% makes 25°C feel stickier than it sounds.
August is typically Tenerife's warmest month.
Avg high
25°C
77°F
Avg low
22°C
72°F
Rainfall
2 mm
very dry
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
54%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Tenerife weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 67°F | 18°C / 64°F | 11 mm | 71% | 57% |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 17°C / 62°F | 13 mm | 73% | 62% |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 17°C / 63°F | 10 mm | 75% | 63% |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 18°C / 64°F | 9 mm | 74% | 59% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 66°F | 4 mm | 75% | 63% |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 20°C / 69°F | 2 mm | 77% | 57% |
| July | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 71°F | 1 mm | 80% | 59% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 22°C / 72°F | 2 mm | 80% | 54% |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 23°C / 73°F | 4 mm | 77% | 47% |
| October | 24°C / 76°F | 22°C / 72°F | 24 mm | 74% | 57% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 69°F | 25 mm | 73% | 63% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 19°C / 66°F | 23 mm | 71% | 56% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Tenerife?
Our Tenerife guide recommends: Any time of year — the Canaries are a classic winter-sun escape. Spring and autumn are especially pleasant; summer is hot but tempered by trade winds.
The south is usually sunnier and warmer than the north — if the forecast looks cloudy for Puerto de la Cruz, the south coast may still be bright.
Best time to visit Tenerife →Other Spain cities in August
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Tenerife in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tenerife?
August is a reasonable time for Tenerife: highs around 25°C and about 2 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Tenerife in August?
Average highs are about 25°C (77°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in August?
Tenerife typically gets around 2 mm of rain in August — very dry.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
Any time of year — the Canaries are a classic winter-sun escape. Spring and autumn are especially pleasant; summer is hot but tempered by trade winds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Tenerife (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.