Tenerife North Weather
The full forecast for the weather in Tenerife for the next 10
days is available by following the link provided within today's
temperatures that are shown below.
The Canary Islands are just 300km west of the Sahara desert, making their climate much warmer in winter than in Britain. The Gulf and Trade Winds that sweep the island prevent it from becoming as hot as the desert area.
The weather in Southern Tenerife can be very different from Northern Tenerife and the variation is created by the mountain range between the two. The North of Tenerife has a more more lush tropical appearance and also more rain than the south. The climate here is better suited for the numerous banana plantations and exotic plants in the Oratavia Valley.
Statistics show that Tenerife features the lowest temperature difference
between summer and winter for anywhere in the world, making it an
ideal all year round holiday destination. Spring temperatures dominate
throughout the year averaging between 20-22ºC. During the cooler
days the thermometer doesn't fall much lower than 15ºC and
rarely gets higher than 30ºC on the hotter days.
Tenerife is called the "Island of eternal Spring" because
of its temperate climate and abundant vegetation in the North, but
the Passat winds which blow through the high mountains and the cool
sea currents means that it is always wise to pack a jacket if you
re visiting or staying in the north.
Choosing a Car
The weather in Tenerife really is hot enough for you to put the air conditioning on during the spring and autumn months. Most of the hire cars come with it for a small amount extra, and if you are visiting the Canary Islands over the winter months (their high season) we strongly recommend that you get an air cooled car.
