AI-generatedLos Gigantes, Tenerife at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 24.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,030 h
- Rain a year
- 229 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
Los Gigantes, Tenerife has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
08:0719:39
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:52–08:39 · evening 19:07–19:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:43–07:52 · evening 19:54–20:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Los Gigantes, Tenerife in October?
In October, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min08:07 – 19:39
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %95 %
- Seaweight 25 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.2 – 24.4 °C
Swimming season: May – Jan
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Los Gigantes, Tenerife ranges from 19.4 °C in March to 24.0 °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 December to January 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 23.4 and 24.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.1° | 19.5° | 20.8° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.5° | 18.6° | 20.1° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.4° | 18.4° | 20.1° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.8° | 19.1° | 20.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.5° | 19.9° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 21.2° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.4° | 21.8° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.3° | 22.7° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.0° | 23.4° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.8° | 23.2° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.6° | 21.9° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 21.3° | 20.6° | 22.0° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Los Gigantes, 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.
In October, Los Gigantes, Tenerife has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
How breezy and how cloudy Los Gigantes, Tenerife is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Los Gigantes, Tenerife typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Los Gigantes, Tenerife: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
How often the day gets hot in Los Gigantes, Tenerife (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Los Gigantes, Tenerife has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to June. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 74 days a year, mostly from August to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 20° | 16° | 20.1° | 7.1 h | 5 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 20° | 16° | 19.5° | 7.6 h | 5 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 21° | 16° | 19.4° | 8.2 h | 5 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 21° | 16° | 19.8° | 8.3 h | 3 | 17 |
| MayMay | 68 | 22° | 17° | 20.5° | 8.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 23° | 18° | 21.7° | 9.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 26° | 21° | 22.4° | 10.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 27° | 22° | 23.3° | 10.0 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 25° | 21° | 24.0° | 8.2 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 25° | 20° | 23.8° | 7.6 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 23° | 18° | 22.6° | 7.0 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 21° | 17° | 21.3° | 6.8 h | 6 | 49 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
28.24° N, 16.84° W · 20 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Los Gigantes, Tenerife
The best time to visit Los Gigantes, 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.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 20–21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Los Gigantes, Tenerife for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Los Gigantes, Tenerife
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August has the better holiday weather in Los Gigantes, Tenerife: score 97 against 92. In August, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 92 | 97better |
| Day high | 25° | 27° |
| Night low | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | 23.8° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Los Gigantes, Tenerife month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January20° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In January, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in January49February20° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In February, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 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 Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in February54March21° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In March, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in March58April21° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In April, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in April68May22° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In May, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in May82June23° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In June, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 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 Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in June94July26° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In July, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °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, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in July97August27° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In August, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in August97September25° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in September92October25° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In October, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in October74November23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife in November55December21° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In December, Los Gigantes, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 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 Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
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Los Gigantes vs. Costa Adeje
In October the holiday weather in Los Gigantes and Costa Adeje is about equally good (score 92 vs. 90). During the day Costa Adeje is 1 °C cooler than Los Gigantes. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Los Gigantes | Costa Adeje |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 92 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Los Gigantes, Tenerife ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria24°23°93
- 2Los GigantesThis page25°24°92
- 3Playa de las Américas (Los Cristianos)25°24°92
- 4Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés)25°23°91
- 5Costa Adeje24°24°90
- 6Puerto de la Cruz25°24°90
- 7Santa Cruz de Tenerife23°24°90
- 8Costa Calma25°23°89
Planning a trip to Los Gigantes, Tenerife
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Los Gigantes, Tenerife in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Los Gigantes, Tenerife
When is the best time to visit Los Gigantes, Tenerife?
The best time to visit Los Gigantes, 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 Los Gigantes, Tenerife?
The sea temperature in Los Gigantes, Tenerife ranges from 19.4 °C in March to 24.0 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.
Can you swim in Los Gigantes, Tenerife in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Los Gigantes, Tenerife?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Los Gigantes, 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 Los Gigantes, Tenerife get?
Los Gigantes, Tenerife gets around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Los Gigantes, Tenerife in?
Los Gigantes, Tenerife uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Los Gigantes, Tenerife?
A nonstop flight from London to Los Gigantes, Tenerife takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Los Gigantes, Tenerife?
Los Gigantes, Tenerife has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 51.
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