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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands gets 212 mm of precipitation a year over about 49 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low 16°C).
Desert climate
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 21°C in January to 29°C in August. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to June and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 16° | 22° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 17° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 28° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 21° | 26° |
How much rain does Santa Cruz de Tenerife get?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife gets 212 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 49 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 92% of Spain.
December is the wettest month, with 37 mm. July is the driest, with 0 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 8.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 126 days, to October 11, 2024.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Santa Cruz de Tenerife got 283 mm of rain, against a normal of 212 mm for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 85 mm.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather by month
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in January
In January, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 21°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2010) and the record low is 10°C (1999). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in February
In February, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 21°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 31°C (2010) and the record low is 10°C (1981). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in March
In March, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 22°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (2002) and the record low is 10°C (2011). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in April
In April, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 23°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (2008) and the record low is 13°C (1971). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in May
In May, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 34°C (2012) and the record low is 12°C (1976). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in June
In June, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 27°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 37°C (2012) and the record low is 15°C (1977). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in July
In July, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 0 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (1979) and the record low is 17°C (1972).
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in August
In August, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 18°C (1974).
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in September
In September, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 28°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2006) and the record low is 17°C (1984).
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in October
In October, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 35°C (1985) and the record low is 14°C (1999). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in November
In November, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (1999) and the record low is 13°C (1991). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in December
In December, Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (2024) and the record low is 12°C (1979).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
August is the sunniest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 53%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 58% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is sunnier than 80% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in July at 83% and is lowest in January at 73%.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has about 8 days a year above 32°C. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is cooler than 80% of Spain.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather records
These records cover STA. CRUZ DE TENERIFE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife station is 41°C, on July 28, 1979. The coldest is 10°C, on February 22, 1972.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 126 mm of precipitation, on October 19, 2014.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to June and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 16°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 17°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 20°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 21° | 29 mm | 7 | 73% | 58% | 28° | 10° |
| February | 16° | 21° | 34 mm | 6 | 75% | 61% | 31° | 10° |
| March | 16° | 22° | 30 mm | 6 | 77% | 59% | 33° | 10° |
| April | 17° | 23° | 10 mm | 4 | 78% | 59% | 33° | 13° |
| May | 18° | 24° | 3.6 mm | 2 | 78% | 55% | 34° | 12° |
| June | 20° | 27° | 0.5 mm | 1 | 80% | 53% | 37° | 15° |
| July | 22° | 29° | 0.0 mm | 0 | 83% | 56% | 41° | 17° |
| August | 22° | 29° | 3.6 mm | 1 | 83% | 62% | 39° | 18° |
| September | 22° | 28° | 4.6 mm | 2 | 80% | 58% | 39° | 17° |
| October | 21° | 27° | 24 mm | 5 | 78% | 58% | 35° | 14° |
| November | 18° | 24° | 36 mm | 8 | 76% | 56% | 34° | 13° |
| December | 17° | 22° | 37 mm | 8 | 74% | 58% | 28° | 12° |
Station: STA. CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife climate questions
How much rain does Santa Cruz de Tenerife get?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife gets 212 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 49 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
December is the wettest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with 37 mm. July is the driest, with 0 mm.
How many rainy days does Santa Cruz de Tenerife have a year?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has about 49 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
August is the warmest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with an average high of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
January is the coldest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with an average low of 16°C.
What is the record high temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife station is 41°C, set on July 28, 1979. The record low is 10°C, on February 22, 1972.
What is the sunniest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
August is the sunniest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to June and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.