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 21°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 18°C.

How much rain falls in Tenerife in January?

In January, Tenerife receives an average of 49 mm 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 — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.

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 21°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 18°C.

How much rain falls in Tenerife in January?

In January, Tenerife receives an average of 49 mm 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 — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.

Tenerife · January

Low season

Spain · Europe

Max Temp · January

22°

at night 15° · avg 18°

Sunshine: 6 h/day
Rain Days: 4 days
Water Temp: 20°

In Tenerife, January is 7°C cooler than the warmest month (August).

Climate Overview

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MAX🌡MAX	22°	22°	23°	23°	24°	26°	28°	29°	28°	27°	25°	23°
MIN🌡MIN	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

Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.

January in Tenerife at 21°C 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 temperatures reach up to 21°C, cooling to 15°C at night (daily average: 18°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (49 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.

A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.

Teneriffa ist die Kanare, die keinen echten Winter kennt. Der Teide-Gipfel trägt manchmal Schnee, während im Süden der Insel Badegäste am Strand liegen — ein Kontrast, der nirgendwo in Europa so absurd wirkt wie hier. Im Februar explodiert Santa Cruz im Karneval-Fieber.

Packing list for Tenerife in January

Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
Leichte Jacke
Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
Sonnencreme
Sonnenbrille
Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
Reiseapotheke

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 21°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
How much rain falls in Tenerife in January?: In January, Tenerife receives an average of 49 mm 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 — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.