Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 24.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,500 h
- Rain a year
- 229 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Puerto de la Cruz, 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 19 °C. With around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in October?
In October, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min08:06 – 19:38
- 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
- 2 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %95 %
- Seaweight 25 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.1 – 24.4 °C
Swimming season: May – Jan
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife ranges from 19.3 °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 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 23.4 and 24.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.0° | 19.3° | 20.7° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.4° | 18.5° | 20.0° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.3° | 18.2° | 20.0° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.7° | 19.0° | 20.5° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.5° | 19.9° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 21.1° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.4° | 21.8° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.3° | 22.7° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.0° | 23.4° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.8° | 23.1° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.6° | 21.9° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 21.2° | 20.6° | 21.9° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Puerto de la Cruz, 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 8.9 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, 77 % 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 in Puerto de la Cruz, 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, Puerto de la Cruz, 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.
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 | 48 | 19° | 15° | 20.0° | 8.3 h | 5 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 19° | 14° | 19.4° | 8.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 20° | 15° | 19.3° | 9.6 h | 5 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 21° | 15° | 19.7° | 9.8 h | 3 | 17 |
| MayMay | 71 | 22° | 16° | 20.5° | 10.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 24° | 18° | 21.7° | 11.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 26° | 19° | 22.4° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 27° | 21° | 23.3° | 10.6 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 26° | 20° | 24.0° | 9.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 25° | 20° | 23.8° | 8.9 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 22° | 18° | 22.6° | 8.0 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 20° | 16° | 21.2° | 8.0 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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
28.42° N, 16.55° W · 0 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
The best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz, 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.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife for you.
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
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January19° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In January, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in January49February19° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In February, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in February55March20° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In March, Puerto de la Cruz, 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 10 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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in March60April21° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In April, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 good month for a holiday in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in April71May22° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in May85June24° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in June94July26° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In July, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in July97August27° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In August, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in August100September26° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In September, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in September97October25° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In October, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in October74November22° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In November, Puerto de la Cruz, 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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in November55December20° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In December, Puerto de la Cruz, 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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in DecemberPlanning a trip to Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,890 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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
When is the best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife?
The best time to visit Puerto de la Cruz, 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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife?
The sea temperature in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife ranges from 19.3 °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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto de la Cruz, 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 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife get?
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife gets around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in November there are 8.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife in?
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,890 km.
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