Hiking in the Teide National Park, Tenerife Island

Canary Islands Travel Guide

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When to go? Seasons, climate, festivities

  • March to May

    Spring is a good time for trekking in the Canaries, with temperatures between 16°C and 22°C and the chance of a little refreshing rain. The higher temperatures of the summer months have not yet arrived and there is few tourists at this time.

  • June to August

    In the summer you can expect beautiful warm weather between 21°C and 29°C but the islands will be busy, especially in the coastal areas. The mountainous regions may experience some rain at higher altitudes. This is a good time to visit but make sure you book your accommodation early and bring sun sun cream.

  • September to November

    In Autumn the weather starts to cool down but only a little. The daytime temperature could still reach 27°C in October. At this time of year the night times are much cooler and there is also a greater risk of rain, especially in the mountains.

  • December to February

    In the winter moths the islands are still warm by UK standards, around 16°C to 20°C. However there is much more rain which makes this season less suitable for hiking. Night times in winter can be much colder and it is not unusual for Mt Teide to be covered in snow and ice.

Temperatures and climate

Min/max temp (°C) / Average rainfall (mm)

  • La Palma

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    14° / 20°
    14° / 20°
    14° / 21°
    15° / 22°
    16° / 23°
    18° / 25°
    20° / 27°
    21° / 28°
    21° / 27°
    19° / 26°
    17° / 23°
    15° / 21°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    54
    42
    33
    15
    8
    2
    0
    1
    7
    33
    63
    69

  • Tenerife

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    15° / 21°
    15° / 21°
    16° / 22°
    16° / 22°
    18° / 24°
    19° / 26°
    21° / 28°
    21° / 29°
    21° / 28°
    20° / 26°
    18° / 24°
    16° / 22°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    40
    35
    30
    15
    5
    1
    0
    0
    3
    30
    50
    60

Holidays and festivities

  • International Kite Flying Festival

    November
    What is not to like? Lots of huge brightly coloured kites being flown from the sand dunes of Corralejo Natural Park on Fuerteventura. A big hit with kids and adults alike.

  • Danza del Diablo

    September
    The dance of the devil is held each year on the island of La Palma. Local people will start to sing about the coming of the devil and as night falls the devil appears adorned in fireworks. Dancing in the town square then continues late into the night.

  • Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February
    One of the most famous carnivals in Europe with a huge street party, fabulous costumes and Latin dance music aplenty.