Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in August

How August compares

August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within Spain it is 79th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 3.8°C warmer by day and 8.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 25.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.9°C or more. About 50% of days top 25°C and 1 in 91 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.0°C; one night in ten drops to 20.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 37.5°C (2020-08-26) and the coldest night 17.6°C (2018-08-22).

Rain in August

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 5 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2015 with 44 mm, the driest 2013 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 79%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 23.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.5°C to 23.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:35 and sets about 20:44 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 38%.

Is August a good time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny 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 humidity the main catch

August's average high of 25.2°C is warm enough for light summer clothing, but it does not mean every afternoon is hot. Around 50% of days reach 25°C, while only 1% reach 30°C. If you dislike intense heat, that is encouraging, though humidity of 79% can make walking feel more tiring than the temperature suggests. Keep more active plans for the morning and leave room for shade and breaks around midday. Evenings offer only limited relief, with an average low of 22°C, so breathable clothes are useful after dark too. August suits you better if you enjoy warm nights than if you need a distinctly cool evening to feel comfortable.

Good swimming conditions and little need for wet-weather plans

The sea averages 23°C, making August a sensible choice if swimming is central to your holiday. Its year-to-year range of 22°C to 24°C stays within comfortable swimming territory, although your own tolerance still matters. Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans: there is about 1 rainy day during the month, so waterproofs need not dominate your packing. That is not a promise of uninterrupted sunshine, however. Expect about 8 hours of sunshine within 13 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of time outside without assuming clear skies all day. Pack sun protection and light clothing, and treat the generally dry weather as flexibility rather than a guarantee.