Best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Go inFebruary–July and September–November
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Year-round spring weather makes winter the high season.
See Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the globeSanta Cruz de Tenerife month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 21°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Carnaval de Santa Cruz |
| March | Great | 22°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Great | 23°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 24°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 26°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Great | 28°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Great | 28°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 24°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Mixed | 22°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- February🎉 Carnaval de Santa CruzOne of the world’s largest carnivals.
- All year🌿 Teide stargazingClear skies above the clouds all year.
Good to know
- Crowds and prices peak in July–August and December–February, so book early.
Mount Teide, at 3,715 m, is the highest peak in Spain.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife is February–July and September–November. Year-round spring weather makes winter the high season.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Fares to Santa Cruz de Tenerife stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.
When is Santa Cruz de Tenerife busiest?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is busiest in July–August and December–February.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C, and January the coolest at 21°C. The wettest period is December–January.
More places in Spain
- Seville best in Mar–May and Oct
- Madrid best in May–Jun and Sep
- Barcelona best in Apr and Jun
- Granada best in Mar, May and Sep
- Valencia best in Apr–Jun and Sep
- Almería best in Feb–Jun and Sep–Dec
- San Sebastián best in Jun–Aug
- Pamplona best in Jun–Sep
- Santiago de Compostela best in Jun–Aug
- Palma de Mallorca best in Jan and Apr–Jun
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- Rabat, Morocco best in May–Oct
- Nouakchott, Mauritania best in Dec–Feb
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