Tenerife · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonSpain · Europe
Max Temp · August
29°
at night 22° · avg 25°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 8 h/day
- Rain Days
- 1 days
- Water Temp
- 24°
above average
7 mm · very dry
pleasantly warm
August is the warmest month of the year in Tenerife.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
MINMIN | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d49mm | 5d52mm | 4d38mm | 2d17mm | 1d6mm | 0d4mm | 0d2mm | 1d7mm | 0d7mm | 3d36mm | 5d53mm | 4d47mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is among the best months in Tenerife: only 1 rain days, 28°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 25°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 7 mm total. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Hochsaison: Im Süden um Playa de las Américas herrscht 24-Stunden-Betrieb, der Norden um Puerto de la Cruz bleibt etwas ruhiger und grüner. Die Passatwolken stauen sich regelmäßig am Teide — wer über die Wolken will, fährt auf 2.100 Meter und schaut hinunter auf ein Wolkenmeer.
Packing list for Tenerife in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Tenerife?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Tenerife (Climate Score: 96/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Tenerife in August?
- In August, Tenerife sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Tenerife in August?
- In August, Tenerife receives an average of 7 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Tenerife get in August?
- Tenerife averages 7 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Tenerife in August?
- Water temperature in Tenerife in August averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
