AI-generatedSan Cristóbal de La Laguna at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 24.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 265 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 558 m
Climate in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:0519:37
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 07:50–08:37 · evening 19:05–19:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:41–07:50 · evening 19:51–20:00
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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna in October?
In October, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min08:05 – 19:37
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sea temperature in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna ranges from 19.2 °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 September to May 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 | 20.0° | 19.2° | 20.7° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.3° | 18.4° | 20.0° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.2° | 18.2° | 19.9° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.6° | 18.9° | 20.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.4° | 19.8° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 21.6° | 20.9° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.3° | 21.8° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.3° | 22.7° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.0° | 23.4° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.8° | 23.1° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.5° | 21.8° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 21.1° | 20.4° | 21.8° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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 5.5 of 11.5 hours of daylight in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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 40 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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna: 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, San Cristóbal de La Laguna has about 6 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
How breezy and how cloudy San Cristóbal de La Laguna 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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over San Cristóbal de La Laguna: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
How often the day gets hot in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (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, San Cristóbal de La Laguna has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (12°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to November.
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 | 71 | 17° | 12° | 20.0° | 4.0 h | 6 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 17° | 12° | 19.3° | 4.9 h | 6 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 18° | 13° | 19.2° | 5.4 h | 5 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 19° | 13° | 19.6° | 5.9 h | 4 | 20 |
| MayMay | 92 | 20° | 15° | 20.4° | 6.5 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 22° | 16° | 21.6° | 6.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 24° | 18° | 22.3° | 7.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 25° | 19° | 23.3° | 8.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 24° | 18° | 24.0° | 6.8 h | 3 | 17 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 22° | 18° | 23.8° | 5.5 h | 6 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 20° | 15° | 22.5° | 4.0 h | 8 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 18° | 14° | 21.1° | 3.4 h | 8 | 45 |
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
28.49° N, 16.32° W · 558 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit San Cristóbal de La Laguna
The best time to visit San Cristóbal de La Laguna is from March to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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August has the better holiday weather in San Cristóbal de La Laguna: score 97 against 84. In August, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 97better |
| Day high | 22° | 25° |
| Night low | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 23.8° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 33 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
San Cristóbal de La Laguna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January17° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In January, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in January76February17° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In February, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in February84March18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In March, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in March89April19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In April, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in April92May20° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In May, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in May92June22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In June, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in June95July24° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In July, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in July97August25° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In August, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in August93September24° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in September84October22° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In October, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in October75November20° · Sea 23° · 4 h
In November, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna in November71December18° · Sea 21° · 3 h
In December, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
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San Cristóbal de La Laguna vs. Santa Cruz de Tenerife
In October Santa Cruz de Tenerife has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 84). During the day Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 1 °C warmer than San Cristóbal de La Laguna. The sea is about equally warm. Santa Cruz de Tenerife gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | San Cristóbal de La Laguna | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Mar – Oct | Jan – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, San Cristóbal de La Laguna ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Maspalomas (Playa del Inglés)25°23°91
- 5Santa Cruz de Tenerife23°24°90
- 6Puerto de la Cruz25°24°90
- 7Costa Adeje24°24°90
- 8Costa Calma25°23°89
- 13San Cristóbal de La LagunaThis page22°24°84
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San Cristóbal de La Laguna 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.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 71).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 7 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
- 2,880 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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
When is the best time to visit San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
The best time to visit San Cristóbal de La Laguna is from March to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
The sea temperature in San Cristóbal de La Laguna ranges from 19.2 °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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Cristóbal de La Laguna get?
San Cristóbal de La Laguna gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is San Cristóbal de La Laguna in?
San Cristóbal de La Laguna uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
A nonstop flight from London to San Cristóbal de La Laguna takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,880 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
San Cristóbal de La Laguna has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 71). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 71.
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