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Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Sun, sea & sand

Costa Adeje, Tenerife at a glance

Best time
Jun – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Sep · 23.9°
Sunshine a year
3,440 h
Rain a year
229 mm
Climate
Dry subtropical
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
284 m

Climate in Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Costa Adeje, Tenerife has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,440 hours of sunshine a year, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

93

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – October

What is the weather like in Costa Adeje, Tenerife in October?

In October, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 32 min08:06 – 19:39
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
41 %on average
Hot days
1 day30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Atlantic/Canary

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %88 %
  • Seaweight 25 %97 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %98 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October23.8°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 23.1 – 24.4 °C

Swimming season: May – Jan

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.8°8 in 10 years 23.1° – 24.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Costa Adeje, Tenerife ranges from 19.3 °C in March to 23.9 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 23.3 and 24.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan20.1°19.4°20.8°refreshing
FebruaryFeb19.4°18.5°20.0°fresh
MarchMar19.3°18.3°20.1°fresh
AprilApr19.7°19.0°20.3°fresh
MayMay20.4°19.9°21.0°refreshing
JuneJun21.6°21.0°22.3°refreshing
JulyJul22.3°21.7°22.8°refreshing
AugustAug23.2°22.6°23.8°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.9°23.3°24.8°pleasant
OctoberOct23.8°23.1°24.4°pleasant
NovemberNov22.6°21.8°23.3°refreshing
DecemberDec21.2°20.6°21.9°refreshing
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,440 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 7.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.6 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 75 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, 75 % of the day.

Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Costa Adeje, Tenerife: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
229 mm on 36 days
Wettest month
Dec · 49 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 24 mm

In October, Costa Adeje, Tenerife has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 24°Night 20°Sea 24°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4719°15°20.1°8.1 h530
FebruaryFeb4719°15°19.4°8.6 h535
MarchMar5320°15°19.3°9.4 h527
AprilApr5821°16°19.7°9.5 h317
MayMay6922°17°20.4°10.5 h14
JuneJun8524°19°21.6°11.3 h02
JulyJul9427°21°22.3°11.2 h00
AugustAug9728°22°23.2°10.6 h03
SeptemberSep10026°21°23.9°9.8 h210
OctoberOct9324°20°23.8°8.6 h424
NovemberNov7122°18°22.6°7.8 h528
DecemberDec5320°16°21.2°7.7 h649

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)

28.12° N, 16.73° W · 284 m · Atlantic/Canary

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Costa Adeje, Tenerife

The best time to visit Costa Adeje, Tenerife is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation.

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Costa Adeje, Tenerife for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Costa Adeje, Tenerife month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

47January19° · Sea 20° · 8 h

In January, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in January
47February19° · Sea 19° · 9 h

In February, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in February
53March20° · Sea 19° · 9 h

In March, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in March
58April21° · Sea 20° · 10 h

In April, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in April
69May22° · Sea 20° · 11 h

In May, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in May
85June24° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in June
94July27° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In July, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in July
97August28° · Sea 23° · 11 h

In August, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in August
100September26° · Sea 24° · 10 h

In September, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in September
93October24° · Sea 24° · 9 h

In October, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in October
71November22° · Sea 23° · 8 h

In November, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in November
53December20° · Sea 21° · 8 h

In December, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in December

Planning a trip to Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h
Distance
2,930 km
Time zone
UTC+1

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Costa Adeje, Tenerife

When is the best time to visit Costa Adeje, Tenerife?

The best time to visit Costa Adeje, Tenerife is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Costa Adeje, Tenerife?

The sea temperature in Costa Adeje, Tenerife ranges from 19.3 °C in March to 23.9 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.

Can you swim in Costa Adeje, Tenerife in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Costa Adeje, Tenerife?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Costa Adeje, Tenerife?

The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Costa Adeje, Tenerife get?

Costa Adeje, Tenerife gets around 3,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 7.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Costa Adeje, Tenerife in?

Costa Adeje, Tenerife uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Costa Adeje, Tenerife?

A nonstop flight from London to Costa Adeje, Tenerife takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,930 km.

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