Is March a good time to visit Tenerife?

March is not an optimal month for Tenerife (Score: 76/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.

How warm is it in Tenerife in March?

In March, Tenerife sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 19°C.

How much rain falls in Tenerife in March?

In March, Tenerife receives an average of 38 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.

How many sunshine hours does Tenerife get in March?

Tenerife averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.

How warm is the water in Tenerife in March?

Water temperature in Tenerife in March averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.

Is March a good time to visit Tenerife?

March is not an optimal month for Tenerife (Score: 76/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.

How warm is it in Tenerife in March?

In March, Tenerife sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 19°C.

How much rain falls in Tenerife in March?

In March, Tenerife receives an average of 38 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.

How many sunshine hours does Tenerife get in March?

Tenerife averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.

How warm is the water in Tenerife in March?

Water temperature in Tenerife in March averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.

Tenerife · March

Low season

Spain · Europe

Max Temp · March

23°

at night 16° · avg 19°

Sunshine: 7 h/day
Rain Days: 4 days
Water Temp: 20°

In Tenerife, March is 6°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.

March is an acceptable travel month for Tenerife — conditions are fine, though May, June, July, August, September, October, and November offer even better weather.

Daytime temperatures reach up to 22°C, cooling to 15°C at night (daily average: 19°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 38 mm total. The sea is 19°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 March

T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
Sonnencreme
Sonnenbrille
Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
Reiseapotheke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March a good time to visit Tenerife?: March is not an optimal month for Tenerife (Score: 76/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
How warm is it in Tenerife in March?: In March, Tenerife sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
How much rain falls in Tenerife in March?: In March, Tenerife receives an average of 38 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
How many sunshine hours does Tenerife get in March?: Tenerife averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
How warm is the water in Tenerife in March?: Water temperature in Tenerife in March averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.