Weather in Playa de las Americas in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Playa de las Americas. Within Spain it is 13th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Playa de las Americas is 11.9°C warmer by day and 13.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Playa de las Americas peaks at 19.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 30 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.1°C; one night in ten drops to 12.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 28.6°C (2020-02-24) and the coldest night 9.9°C (2005-02-01).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 25 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 132 mm, the driest 2020 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 19.3°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.6°C to 19.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:45 and sets about 18:57 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 28%.

Is February a good time to visit Playa de las Americas?

It is a reasonable choice: mild days. The best months for Playa de las Americas on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.

Comfortable days, but pack for cooler evenings

February suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat. An average high of 19.8°C makes light daytime clothing a reasonable starting point, with a jumper or light jacket for cooler spells. Warmer days do happen: the warmest 10% reach at least 23.2°C, but only 3% reach 25°C, so consistently hot afternoons are unlikely. Midday is your best window for enjoying the warmth; evenings call for more coverage. The average night low is 15.1°C, while the coldest 10% of nights fall to 12.5°C or below. Pack trousers and layers rather than relying entirely on summer clothes.

Useful sunshine, with room for wet-weather plans

There is a useful amount of sunshine for a February break: about 7.9 hours a day within 11.0 hours of daylight. That gives you scope to spend time outside without expecting every daylight hour to be sunny. Rain is a possibility rather than the main feature, with about 4 rainy days during the month. Keep your plans flexible and bring a light waterproof, especially if you intend to spend much of the day outdoors. Those monthly averages cannot promise a dry stay or tell you when showers will arrive. This is a reasonable month for sunshine, provided you accept occasional interruptions.

The sea is the main compromise

The sea averages 19.3°C in February, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm for most casual swimmers. Its year-to-year range of 19°C to 20°C leaves little reason to count on noticeably warmer water. If you enjoy a cool dip, swimming may still be part of your holiday; if you like to linger in warm water, this month is a weaker fit. A wetsuit is worth considering if you plan longer sessions in the sea. Separate the appeal of sitting out in mild sunshine from the experience of getting into the water: pleasant air temperatures do not make the sea feel warm.