Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in November

How November compares

November is the 6th warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within Spain it is 18th of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 11.5°C warmer by day and 14.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 21.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 18 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.1°C; one night in ten drops to 17.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 31.8°C (2020-11-17) and the coldest night 13.0°C (2018-11-24).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 32 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2001 with 145 mm, the driest 1994 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 74%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 22.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.4°C to 23.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:27 and sets about 18:12 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 51%.

Is November 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 enough for light clothes, rarely hot

Think comfortable warmth rather than a reliably hot holiday. The average daytime high of 21.9°C compares with 10.4°C in London, a noticeable difference when you are spending time outdoors. Only 6% of days reach 25°C, so November is better suited to travellers who prefer gentle warmth than those seeking strong heat. Light clothes are a sensible daytime starting point, with sun protection still useful around midday. Evenings are mild on average, but pack a light layer: the coldest 10% of nights fall to 17°C or below. You should not need to organise the whole day around avoiding heat, though personal comfort will vary.

Leave room for rain and shorter outdoor days

November has about 7 rainy days, enough to make a completely dry holiday an uncertain bet, but not a reason to rule the month out. Bring a light waterproof and keep some flexibility over when you spend time outside. Sunshine averages about 5.2 hours within 10.6 hours of daylight, so do not expect clear skies from morning to evening. Put outdoor plans into the brighter parts of the day when conditions allow, rather than assuming every afternoon will suit sitting in the sun. This month works best if you are happy to enjoy mild weather between wetter or cloudier spells, rather than needing uninterrupted sunshine.