Your April weather guide
WarmWeather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in April
April is a good time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife if you want comfortable warmth rather than a hot beach holiday. Daytime highs average 20°C and nights stay around 17°C, so light clothing works well with a layer for evenings. The catch is the sea: at about 19°C, it feels bracing rather than warm. It suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat and can accept some rain.
Long-term climate averages for Santa Cruz de Tenerife, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Average daytime high
- 20.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 16.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.6°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 19.3°C
- year to year: 19°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.6h
- 52% of 12.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 15 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 34.8°C
- 2017-04-17
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.4°C
- 2019-04-09
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 18 min
- 2857 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 9th warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within Spain it is 25th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 6.6°C warmer by day and 11.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 20.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 71 days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.9°C; one night in ten drops to 15.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 34.8°C (2017-04-17) and the coldest night 12.4°C (2019-04-09).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 15 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1997 with 46 mm, the driest 2008 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 19.3°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.7°C to 20.1°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), 12.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:40 and sets about 20:31 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is April a good time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Santa Cruz de Tenerife on our scoring are August, July, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep.
Warm days, with a layer for evenings
April feels warm rather than hot, making it a sensible choice if you find summer heat tiring. Light trousers, T-shirts and a jumper or light jacket give you flexibility through the day and evening. Warmer days reach around 22°C, while cooler nights can fall to about 15°C or below, so packing only beachwear would leave you short. Midday is a sensible time to enjoy the warmth, but do not plan around consistently hot afternoons. For sitting outside after dark, keep that extra layer handy: the average night is mild, not as warm as the daytime high might suggest.
Useful sunshine, but a bracing sea
There is enough sunshine to make outdoor plans worthwhile, with about 6.6 hours a day within 12.7 hours of daylight. That is not a promise of clear skies throughout the day, so expect a mix rather than uninterrupted sun. About 4 rainy days makes a light waterproof a sensible addition without making rain the main concern for your trip. Swimming is the bigger compromise: the sea averages 19.3°C, with a year-to-year range of 19°C to 20°C. If you like warm water, it is likely to feel chilly on entry and better suited to a quick dip than a leisurely swim. Choose April for comfortable time outdoors, not for warm-water bathing.
A little perspective
Santa Cruz de Tenerife through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1°C | 16.3°C | 19.6°C | 5.5 | 25 | 5 | 0% |
| February | 19.0°C | 16.0°C | 18.9°C | 5.9 | 26 | 6 | 2% |
| March | 19.5°C | 16.2°C | 18.9°C | 6.4 | 22 | 5 | 1% |
| AprilSelected | 20.1°C | 16.9°C | 19.3°C | 6.6 | 15 | 4 | 1% |
| May | 21.2°C | 18.0°C | 20.1°C | 7.2 | 7 | 2 | 3% |
| June | 22.9°C | 19.7°C | 21.3°C | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 7% |
| Julybest | 24.2°C | 21.0°C | 22.1°C | 7.8 | 5 | 2 | 20% |
| Augustbest | 25.2°C | 22.0°C | 23.0°C | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 50% |
| Septemberbest | 25.1°C | 22.0°C | 23.7°C | 7.5 | 8 | 2 | 51% |
| October | 24.0°C | 20.9°C | 23.5°C | 6.3 | 23 | 6 | 21% |
| November | 21.9°C | 19.1°C | 22.3°C | 5.2 | 32 | 7 | 6% |
| December | 20.2°C | 17.5°C | 20.8°C | 5.3 | 33 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife hot in April?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warm in April: the average daytime high is 20.1°C and nights average 16.9°C. Roughly 1 in 71 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in April?
The sea around Santa Cruz de Tenerife averages 19.3°C in April, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in April?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 15 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (46 mm) and the driest was 2008 (1 mm).
How sunny is Santa Cruz de Tenerife in April?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife gets around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Santa Cruz de Tenerife compare with the UK in April?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is on average 6.6°C warmer than London by day in April (20.1°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife reached 34.8°C on 2017-04-17, and the coldest night dropped to 12.4°C on 2019-04-09.
How much warmer is it than London in April?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has an average daytime high of 20.1°C, compared with London's 13.5°C - a difference of 6.6°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth, though you should still bring an evening layer.
Should I choose April if I want hot weather?
Not if heat is your priority. Only 1% of April days reach 25°C, so expect warmth rather than hot afternoons. August, July and September are better choices overall here if you are flexible about when to travel.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C