Puerto de Santiago weather by month

When to go to Puerto de Santiago

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September, October. December is the wettest month (55 mm, about 7 rainy days) and July the driest (0 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, 34 km from Puerto de Santiago) 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 Puerto de Santiago between 1991 and 2020 reached 38.4°C on 28 July 2007; the coldest fell to 8.4°C on 26 March 2019. In August one day in ten tops 32.3°C and about 31% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 12.9°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 1991 with 184 mm, against a December average of 55 mm.

Winter and spring: mild days, then a drier outlook

December, January and February suit a break built around comfortable daytime weather rather than reliable beach heat. December averages 21°C by day, while January and February sit at 20°C; a light jacket is useful once the sun goes down. December has the most rain days, so leave room to rearrange outdoor plans. March brings a modest lift in daytime warmth and more sunshine, but the sea remains at 19°C through April, which may feel cool for lingering swims. April is a little warmer and drier, making it a useful compromise if you dislike heat. May is the clearer step towards summer: afternoons average 24°C and rain becomes uncommon. Choose it for warm days without the hotter afternoons and warmer nights of high summer.

Summer: the strongest choice for dry, sunny weather

June is a good fit if you want summer conditions without the highest temperatures. Days average 26°C, with plenty of sunshine and very little rain, though the sea is still cooler than it becomes in autumn. July and August bring daytime averages of 29°C, so plan more active outings away from midday and keep shade breaks in mind. July has the most sunshine and is the driest month; August brings warmer water but also warmer nights, averaging 23°C. Light clothing should do most of the work, and comfortable sleeping conditions matter more now. These months suit travellers who prioritise heat and sunshine over cooler evenings.

Autumn: warmer seas, with more rain later

September is a strong alternative to high summer, with afternoons averaging 28°C and the sea reaching 24°C. It suits swimming-focused holidays if you are happy with some chance of rain rather than the drier summer pattern. October keeps that same sea temperature while daytime heat eases to 26°C, making it a useful choice for warm water without peak summer temperatures. The catch is a rise in rain days and less sunshine, so keep outdoor plans flexible. November feels milder again, with daytime averages of 23°C and cooler evenings. The sea retains some warmth, but this is better approached as a mild-weather break than a promise of uninterrupted beach days.