Puerto de la Cruz weather by month

When to go to Puerto de la Cruz

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: none reach a 25°C average here, so Puerto de la Cruz suits city breaks and walking more than beach holidays; the warmest is August. November is the wettest month (38 mm, about 7 rainy days) and July the driest (6 mm). The sea is warmest in September at 23.7°C and coolest in March at 19.0°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN, 22 km from Puerto de la Cruz) takes roughly 4 h 18 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 Puerto de la Cruz between 1991 and 2020 reached 41.3°C on 27 August 2020; the coldest fell to 9.4°C on 19 February 2016. In August one day in ten tops 25.9°C and about 4% of days pass 30°C; in February one night in ten drops to 13.0°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was February 2018 with 210 mm, against a February average of 37 mm.

Winter and spring: mild days, but keep a layer handy

December is slightly warmer than the months that follow, averaging 18°C by day and 16°C at night. January and February settle at 17°C during the day, and that daytime average holds through March and April. Pack light layers and something for rain rather than relying on beachwear alone. March has 7 rain days, so spring does not immediately bring drier weather. April improves to 5, then May offers a clearer step towards summer, with 18°C days, 4 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine. The sea stays at 19°C from February through April before reaching 20°C in May. These months suit travellers content with mild conditions and flexible outdoor plans; swimmers who prefer warmer water have better options later in the year.

Summer: the strongest choice for drier outdoor days

June marks the move into warmer, drier conditions, with daytime averages of 20°C and 3 rain days. July reaches 21°C, while August is the hottest month at about 22°C. Both average just 2 rain days, making them good choices if you want fewer weather-related changes to your plans. Sunshine averages 9 hours throughout summer, so sun protection still matters even though the air temperatures are moderate. Light clothing should suit much of the day, with an extra layer available for evenings. The sea warms from 21°C in June to 23°C in August, making late summer the better fit if swimming is a priority.

Autumn: warm seas, with a wetter turn in October

September offers the best autumn balance: days average 22°C, the sea reaches 24°C and there are just 2 rain days. It is a strong alternative to August, especially if you value warmer water more than the longest sunshine hours. October keeps the same daytime and sea temperatures, but rain days rise to 7. That makes it a reasonable choice for warmth, provided you can rearrange outdoor plans. November eases to 20°C by day and 18°C at night, with the sea still at 22°C. It also averages 7 rain days and is the wettest month, so bring a light waterproof and expect less sunshine than in summer.