Weather in Playa de las Americas in November

How November compares

November is the 6th warmest month of the year in Playa de las Americas. Within Spain it is 13th of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Playa de las Americas is 12.2°C warmer by day and 13.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Playa de las Americas peaks at 22.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 6 days top 25°C and 1 in 143 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.1°C; one night in ten drops to 15.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 31.6°C (2020-11-17) and the coldest night 12.0°C (2008-11-29).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 22 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2010 with 72 mm, the driest 2017 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 22.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:29 and sets about 18:14 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 38%.

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

It is a reasonable choice: warm 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.

Warm enough for light clothing, but pack an evening layer

Daytime warmth is a clear step up from London, where November highs average 10.4°C. Light clothing is a sensible starting point in Playa de las Americas, with a jumper or light jacket for sitting outside after dark. Only 16% of days reach 25°C, so this is better suited to travellers who enjoy comfortable outdoor temperatures than those who want consistently hot sunbathing weather. Warmer afternoons can still call for shade, particularly around midday, but intense heat is unusual. At the cooler end, nights can fall to 15.6°C or below, making an extra layer useful rather than unnecessary luggage. Pack for a warm day followed by a noticeably cooler night.

Swimming is realistic, but leave room for rain

The sea is warm enough for swimming, making November a reasonable option if getting in the water matters to your holiday. Its year-to-year temperature range of 22°C to 23°C suggests you should expect mild water rather than a very warm sea; personal tolerance will still matter. Rain is the main reason to keep plans flexible, with about 6 days receiving measurable rain during the month. That does not mean writing off outdoor time, but it does make a light waterproof a sensible addition to your bag. Plan swimming and longer spells outdoors around the day's forecast rather than assuming every afternoon will be dry. This month suits a flexible holiday more than a rigid sunbathing schedule.