Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February

How February compares

February is the 12th warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within Spain it is 18th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 11.1°C warmer by day and 14.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 19.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 56 days top 25°C. Nights average 16.0°C; one night in ten drops to 13.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 29.5°C (2020-02-24) and the coldest night 10.8°C (2018-02-19).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 26 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2016 with 98 mm, the driest 2001 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 18.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.2°C to 19.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:44 and sets about 18:54 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 47%.

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

February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Santa Cruz de Tenerife on our scoring are August, July, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep.

Comfortable days, but pack for cooler spells

February is the coolest month here, so think light layers rather than a suitcase packed only for summer. The average daytime high is 11.1°C above London's, making it a clear step up from February at home without turning it into a hot-weather trip. Some warmer days reach 21°C or more, but only 2% reach 25°C: don't plan around sunbathing heat. A T-shirt may feel comfortable during warmer spells, with a jumper or light jacket useful when sitting outside in the evening. The coldest nights can fall to around 14°C or below. This is a sensible choice if you enjoy walking around a city in mild conditions and don't mind adjusting your layers.

Allow for rain and a bracing sea

Rain is a possibility rather than a reason to rule February out. About 6 days have measurable rain, so pack a light waterproof and leave room to change your outdoor plans. That figure doesn't mean those days are wet throughout, but it also isn't a promise that the rest of your stay will be sunny. At 18.9°C, the sea is bracing rather than comfortably warm. Keen swimmers may still want a dip, while anyone who dislikes cool water should treat swimming as optional, not the main reason to travel. Bring something dry and warm to put on afterwards. Overall, the weather makes more sense for time outdoors on land than a holiday built around long swims.