Weather in Tenerife in April

How April compares

April is the 9th warmest month of the year in Tenerife and ranks 59th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 14th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Tenerife is 7.1°C warmer by day and 10.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Tenerife peaks at 20.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 17 days top 25°C and 1 in 100 pass 30°C. Nights average 15.7°C; one night in ten drops to 13.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 32.0°C (2008-04-27) and the coldest night 11.4°C (2014-04-04).

Rain in April

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 17 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2002 with 46 mm, the driest 2005 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 19.5°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.7°C to 20.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:42 and sets about 20:32 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 29%.

Is April a good time to visit Tenerife?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Tenerife on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.

Warm enough for lighter clothes, not reliably hot

Tenerife’s average daytime high is 7.1°C above London’s April figure of 13.5°C, a noticeable improvement if you want to spend more of the day outside. Light clothing should work well on typical afternoons, with a jumper or light jacket for evenings. The catch is that April is warm rather than consistently hot: only 6% of days reach 25°C. That makes it a better fit for travellers who prefer comfortable warmth to a holiday built around strong heat. Keep outdoor plans flexible on warmer afternoons, and do not pack solely for summer conditions: the cooler nights can make an extra layer useful after dark.

Plenty of sunshine, with room for a shower

With about 9 hours of sunshine a day, April gives you plenty of scope for time outdoors without having to organise everything around a brief sunny spell. Rain is still part of the picture, with about 5 rainy days during the month, so a completely dry stay is not guaranteed. Pack a light waterproof and leave some flexibility in your plans rather than treating every day as beach weather. Sun protection remains sensible even when the air feels mild. Overall, this suits a holiday mixing relaxed outdoor time with occasional changes of plan, rather than one that depends on uninterrupted sunshine.