Tenerife · January
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 22° (72°)18– (64–)25 (77) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)34 (93) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)35 (95) | 28° (82°)25– (77–)30 (86) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)31 (88) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)29 (84) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 15° (59°)12– (54–)18 (64) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)18 (64) | 16° (61°)13– (55–)19 (66) | 18° (64°)15– (59–)20 (68) | 19° (66°)16– (61–)21 (70) | 21° (70°)18– (64–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)25 (77) | 21° (70°)19– (66–)23 (73) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)21 (70) | 17° (63°)13– (55–)20 (68) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 20° (68°) | 20° (68°) | 20° (68°) | 20° (68°) | 21° (70°) | 22° (72°) | 23° (73°) | 24° (75°) | 24° (75°) | 24° (75°) | 23° (73°) | 21° (70°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d49mm (1.9") | 5d52mm (2.0") | 4d38mm (1.5") | 2d17mm (0.7") | 1d6mm (0.2") | 0d4mm (0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 1d7mm (0.3") | 0d7mm (0.3") | 3d36mm (1.4") | 5d53mm (2.1") | 4d47mm (1.9") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Tenerife at 22°C (72°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F), cooling to 15°C (59°F) at night (daily average: 18°C (64°F)). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (49 mm (1.9 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 20°C (68°F) — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Tenerife is the Canary Island that never has a real winter. Mount Teide's summit sometimes wears snow while swimmers lie on the beaches in the south — a contrast that feels more surreal here than anywhere else in Europe. In February, Santa Cruz erupts in carnival fever.
Packing list for Tenerife in January
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Swimwear (the water is still a little fresh)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Tenerife?
- January is not an optimal month for Tenerife (Score: 70/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- How warm is it in Tenerife in January?
- In January, Tenerife sees daily highs of 22°C (72°F). Nights cool to 15°C (59°F), with a daily average of 18°C (64°F). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F).
- How much rain falls in Tenerife in January?
- In January, Tenerife receives an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Tenerife get in January?
- Tenerife averages 6 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Tenerife in January?
- Water temperature in Tenerife in January averages 20°C (68°F) — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.