AI-generatedSanta Cruz de Tenerife at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Oct
- Warmest month
- Sep · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 24.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,000 h
- Rain a year
- 265 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. September is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while February is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
08:0519:36
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 07:50–08:36 · 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife in October?
In October, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min08:05 – 19:36
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew 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 %73 %
- 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 Santa Cruz de 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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.
From October to April 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 Santa Cruz de 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 7.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 64 % 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 Santa Cruz de 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 Santa Cruz de 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, Santa Cruz de Tenerife has about 6 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
How breezy and how cloudy Santa Cruz de 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife: variable cloud, with about 7.4 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
How often the day gets hot in Santa Cruz de 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, Santa Cruz de Tenerife has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Santa Cruz de 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 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (16°), the warmest in September (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to May. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 61 days a year, mostly from July 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 | 85 | 19° | 17° | 20.0° | 6.1 h | 6 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 18° | 16° | 19.3° | 6.8 h | 6 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 19° | 17° | 19.2° | 7.6 h | 5 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 20° | 17° | 19.6° | 8.4 h | 4 | 20 |
| MayMay | 100 | 21° | 18° | 20.4° | 9.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 22° | 20° | 21.6° | 10.4 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 23° | 21° | 22.3° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 24° | 22° | 23.3° | 10.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 24° | 22° | 24.0° | 8.9 h | 3 | 17 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 23° | 21° | 23.8° | 7.4 h | 6 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 21° | 20° | 22.5° | 6.0 h | 8 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 81 | 20° | 18° | 21.1° | 5.7 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
28.47° N, 16.25° W · 10 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife is from January to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: score 100 against 90. In May, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 90 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 21° |
| Night low | 21° | 18° |
| Sea | 23.8° | 20.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 33 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 11 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Santa Cruz de Tenerife month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In January, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in January89February18° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In February, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February93March19° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In March, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in March97April20° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In April, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in April100May21° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In May, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May100June22° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in June100July23° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In July, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 23 °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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in July100August24° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In August, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in August100September24° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In September, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in September90October23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In October, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in October82November21° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in November81December20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife vs. San Cristóbal de La Laguna
In October Santa Cruz de Tenerife has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 84). During the day San Cristóbal de La Laguna is 1 °C cooler than Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The sea is about equally warm. San Cristóbal de La Laguna gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | San Cristóbal de La Laguna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Jan – Oct | Mar – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Weather for your travel dates
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Santa Cruz de 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.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 83).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.9 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife is from January to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The sea temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 22 °C. February is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The wettest month is December with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz de Tenerife get?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife gets around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Santa Cruz de Tenerife in?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
A nonstop flight from London to Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 83). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 100, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 83.
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