Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in October

How October compares

October is the 4th warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within Spain it is 19th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 9.4°C warmer by day and 12.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 24.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C and 1 in 91 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.9°C; one night in ten drops to 19.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 36.1°C (2017-10-14) and the coldest night 15.5°C (1999-10-27).

Rain in October

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 23 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2003 with 60 mm, the driest 1998 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 23.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.8°C to 24.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:06 and sets about 19:36 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 44%.

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

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain. 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 summer clothes, without reliable hot weather

Expect warmth rather than a baking-hot holiday. Days reach 25°C on 21% of occasions, while 30°C is unusual, at 1%. That suits travellers who want to spend time outdoors without making strong heat the main reason for going. Midday is still a sensible time to seek shade if you find humid weather tiring: humidity averages 77%. Pack light, breathable clothes, with a light layer for cooler evenings rather than a heavy coat. Average night lows are 20.9°C, although the coldest nights can dip to 19.1°C or below. You are unlikely to need an entirely different wardrobe after dark.

Enough sunshine for outdoor plans, with room for rain

October brings about 6.3 hours of sunshine within 11.3 hours of daylight, so there is useful time outdoors without a promise of clear skies all day. About 6 rainy days means it is sensible to bring a light waterproof and keep weather-dependent plans movable. Do not assume a wet forecast makes the whole trip a poor choice, but equally do not book expecting uninterrupted sunshine. This month suits someone happy to mix time outside with indoor breaks when needed. Check the forecast before committing to a full day outdoors, and make the most of brighter spells rather than relying on every afternoon being sunny.

The sea is still warm enough for swimming

The sea is a strong reason to consider October. At an average of 23.5°C, it falls comfortably within the swimming range, rather than the bracing category. The year-to-year range of 23°C to 24°C also suggests that sea warmth is a reasonably dependable part of the month's appeal. Pack swimwear if swimming matters to your holiday, but let the day's conditions guide when you get in: warm water alone does not guarantee suitable conditions. With air temperatures warm rather than consistently hot, swimming fits best as part of a flexible outdoor holiday, not a promise of all-day sunbathing.