Los Cristianos weather by month

When to go to Los Cristianos

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: July, August, September. December is the wettest month (39 mm, about 6 rainy days) and July the driest (1 mm). The sea is warmest in September at 23.7°C and coolest in March at 19.1°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 16 km from Playa de las Américas) takes roughly 4 h 24 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Atlantic/Canary.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Los Cristianos between 1991 and 2020 reached 38.8°C on 28 July 2007; the coldest fell to 9.9°C on 1 February 2005. In August one day in ten tops 31.0°C and about 16% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 12.7°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 1991 with 147 mm, against a December average of 39 mm.

December to February: mild afternoons, cooler evenings

Winter is a good fit for spending time outdoors without strong summer heat, rather than relying on hot beach days. December averages 21°C by day, easing to 20°C in January and February. Light clothing can work in the afternoon, but with nights around 15°C to 16°C, pack a jumper or light jacket for evenings. December has more rain days than January or February, so leave some flexibility in your plans rather than assuming every day will stay dry. The sea cools from 21°C in December to 19°C in February; swimming is possible, but comfort will depend on how well you tolerate cool water.

March to June: gradually warmer and sunnier

March still feels close to winter, with daytime averages of 20°C and a sea temperature of 19°C. April brings a modest lift in warmth and sunshine, though it shares March's average of 5 rain days. May is a better compromise if you want warmer afternoons without peak summer temperatures: days average 22°C, rain becomes less frequent and there is more sunshine. June moves further towards summer, with 23°C days, 12 hours of sunshine and only 2 rain days on average. Pack light daytime clothes, sun protection and something for evenings. The catch for keen swimmers is that the sea warms slowly, reaching 21°C in June rather than matching the warmth found later in the year.

July to November: summer warmth and an autumn swimming window

July suits travellers who put sunshine and dry weather first, with 13 hours of sunshine and daytime averages of 26°C. August is hotter, and its 21°C nights mean evenings stay warm too. Plan some shade around midday rather than treating the sunshine as a reason to stay out continuously. September eases the daytime heat while the sea reaches its warmest average of 24°C, making it a strong choice for swimming. October keeps that sea temperature and averages 24°C by day, but rain days rise to 6 and sunshine drops to 7 hours. November remains mild at 23°C, with a 22°C sea, though evenings cool and rain remains a consideration. Autumn therefore suits travellers happy to trade summer's drier days for gentler warmth.