![]() (Given how wonderfully quiet the island is at this time, you can forgive it the odd downpour.) The surfing season lasts from September to April. It’s a fine month for exploring, so combine the coast with hikes in the mountains, wine tasting at inland bodegas and culture in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the historic center of Unesco World Heritage La Laguna.īring waterproof clothing or an umbrella in October, Tenerife’s rainiest month by far. September is still pretty hot, with highs around 27✬ (80☏), and the Atlantic has had all summer to warm up. Flights might be less frequent, but if you’re flexible, you can snap up some good deals. The crowds of summer have fizzled out, and room rates are dropping. Low season is the best time for quiet exploration (September to November)Īt times, you’ll feel as though you have Tenerife all to yourself in fall. Shoulder season is a great time to cycle, scuba dive, paraglide above volcanic landscapes and strike out on mountain-to-coast trails like the Barranco de Masca. You can expect occasional showers, but these tend to blow over quickly. It’s a glorious time to see the peaks, valleys and gorges lushly green and freckled with wildflowers in mountainous areas like Anaga, Parque Nacional del Teide and Parque Rural de Teno in the island’s rugged north.ĭays are warming up, with highs of up to 23✬ (73☏), taking the chill off the sea. ![]() Except during Easter, you can find bargain flights and hotels, and things are generally quieter. Spring is when Tenerife takes a breather. For festivals, visit during shoulder season (April to June) The island flicks into fiesta and music-festival mode, and south-coast resorts ramp up their party scene. This is the time for flopping on the beach, swimming, kitesurfing and windsurfing at El Médano. The island sizzles in temperatures up to 31✬ (88☏), though Atlantic breezes make the heat tolerable. You’ll pay top rates for rooms during the Christmas holidays and carnival time.Ĭrowds also surge in summer, especially during school vacations, and flight prices and room rates soar. The carnival here is second only to Rio, so expect to see crowds in bigger resorts. Winter is a popular season to visit, particularly in February, when the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, goes wild for Carnaval, with Latino beats, parades, sexy dance moves and skimpy, sparkly costumes. Birdwatchers are also in their element in winter. Not only can you see the usual resident pilot whales and dolphins, but you’ll also spot migratory species like fin whales, blue whales and humpbacks. Whale watching on the Costa Adeje is terrific. Surfers come in winter to ride big rollers on the south coast. ![]() Heavy snow can mean the sudden closure of roads and trails. You’ll want to pack layers if you’re heading into the mountains or up Pico del Teide, which is often snow-capped in winter. The Atlantic is a little chilly this time of year, but the brave still take the plunge.īear in mind that south coast resorts are a touch warmer than those in the north, where the weather can be more fickle. January is the driest month, with barely any rain, plenty of sunshine and clear blue skies that are a tonic to vitamin D-deprived travelers. Much of Europe might be bundled up in coats and shivering, but Tenerife is closer to the coast of Africa than Spain, and this difference is reflected in mild winter temperatures, which rarely dip below 15✬ (60☏) and sometimes hit a balmy 22✬ (71☏). In February, Tenerife goes wild for Carnaval, with music, parades and sparkly costumes © Tatiana Chekryzhova / Shutterstock Plan a trip in high season to soak up winter sun (December to March July to August)
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