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Best time to visit

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife is January, October, February, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 20.8°C to 26.7°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.

On Tenerife in the Atlantic, Santa Cruz is known for its flamboyant Carnival and sits under the volcanic bulk of Mount Teide. Its subtropical climate stays mild all year, with only gentle seasonal change.

January October February

90

Prime Time

peaks in January

The year at a glance

Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.

Day °CNight °CRainfall (mm)

Best month for…

Best overall: 90 TripTimi→Warmest: 26.7°C→Most sunshine: 12.7h→Driest: 13 mm→Fewest crowds: January→Cheapest: January→

Compare every month

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Month	Score	Day	Rainfall	Crowds	Prices
January	90	21°C	30.9 mm· 6.8 days	low	low
February	89	20.8°C	34.2 mm· 8.4 days	low	low
March	87	21°C	40.2 mm· 10.6 days	low	low
April	89	22.4°C	37.2 mm· 9.6 days	low	low
May	89	23°C	19.5 mm· 7.4 days	medium	medium
June	87	24.3°C	22.9 mm· 8.2 days	medium	medium
July	89	25.7°C	13.1 mm· 4.8 days	medium	medium
August	88	26.7°C	14.3 mm· 5 days	medium	medium
September	83	26.3°C	47.9 mm· 8.4 days	medium	medium
October	90	26.3°C	23.5 mm· 6.4 days	low	low
November	87	24.3°C	30.6 mm· 8.6 days	low	low
December	84	21.8°C	39.6 mm· 8.4 days	medium	medium

Month by month

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · January

Prime Time

90

Day / Night: 21° / 15°
Rainfall: 30.9 mm · 6.8 days
Crowds: low
Prices: low

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · February

Prime Time

89

Day / Night: 20.8° / 14.5°
Rainfall: 34.2 mm · 8.4 days
Crowds: low
Prices: low

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · March

Prime Time

87

Day / Night: 21° / 15°
Rainfall: 40.2 mm · 10.6 days
Crowds: low
Prices: low

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · April

Prime Time

89

Day / Night: 22.4° / 16°
Rainfall: 37.2 mm · 9.6 days
Crowds: low
Prices: low

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · May

Prime Time

89

Day / Night: 23° / 17.1°
Rainfall: 19.5 mm · 7.4 days
Crowds: medium
Prices: medium

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · June

Prime Time

87

Day / Night: 24.3° / 18.6°
Rainfall: 22.9 mm · 8.2 days
Crowds: medium
Prices: medium

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · July

Prime Time

89

Day / Night: 25.7° / 19.8°
Rainfall: 13.1 mm · 4.8 days
Crowds: medium
Prices: medium

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · August

Prime Time

88

Day / Night: 26.7° / 20.7°
Rainfall: 14.3 mm · 5 days
Crowds: medium
Prices: medium

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · September

Prime Time

83

Day / Night: 26.3° / 20.7°
Rainfall: 47.9 mm · 8.4 days
Crowds: medium
Prices: medium

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · October

Prime Time

90

Day / Night: 26.3° / 19.8°
Rainfall: 23.5 mm · 6.4 days
Crowds: low
Prices: low

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · November

Prime Time

87

Day / Night: 24.3° / 18.1°
Rainfall: 30.6 mm · 8.6 days
Crowds: low
Prices: low

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Santa Cruz de Tenerife · December

Prime Time

84

Day / Night: 21.8° / 15.9°
Rainfall: 39.6 mm · 8.4 days
Crowds: medium
Prices: medium

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción· landmark

Top things to do

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción

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Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín

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Ermita de San Telmo

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Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre

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Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes

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Casa del Carnaval

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The top-rated months are January, October, February, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.

What is the warmest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

August is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 26.7°C.

When is the cheapest time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Prices are typically lowest in January.

When is Santa Cruz de Tenerife least crowded?

January usually sees the fewest visitors.

What is the driest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

July is the driest month of the year.

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