Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in July

How July compares

July is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within Spain it is 80th of 87 (Spain in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 2.4°C warmer by day and 7.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in July

The typical July day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 24.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C and 1 in 77 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.0°C; one night in ten drops to 19.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 35.8°C (2017-07-28) and the coldest night 17.6°C (2018-07-02).

Rain in July

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 5 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1996 with 18 mm, the driest 2009 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 79%.

Sea temperature in July

The sea averages 22.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.4°C to 22.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:18 and sets about 21:04 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 43%.

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

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm 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 rather than fiercely hot

The usual July weather suits travellers who prefer warmth to strong heat. Only 20% of days reach 25°C, while 30°C is reached on just 1%, so do not plan on consistently hot afternoons. Humidity averages 79%, though, which can make walking feel more clammy than the temperature suggests. Choose loose, breathable clothing and take breaks in the shade around midday rather than treating the moderate average as a reason to push on. Evenings offer relatively little cooling, with average lows of 21°C. Light clothing should remain useful after dark; if you struggle to sleep in warmth, consider accommodation with cooling.

Dry weather makes outdoor plans easier

Rain is unlikely to shape your holiday, so July suits travellers who want to make outdoor plans without routinely building them around wet weather. A shower is still possible, but waterproof clothing need not dominate your packing. There are about 7.8 hours of sunshine within 13.6 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of time to shift longer walks away from midday. That sunshine figure does not mean clear skies throughout the day, so allow for some less sunny spells. Pack sun protection as well as light clothing. The sea is warm enough for swimming on average, making a swim a reasonable part of your plans rather than just a hopeful extra.