Weather in Tenerife in August

How August compares

August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Tenerife and ranks 109th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Spain it is 74th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Tenerife is 5.2°C warmer by day and 7.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Tenerife peaks at 26.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.0°C or more. About 65% of days top 25°C and 1 in 6 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.3°C; one night in ten drops to 18.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 36.7°C (2016-08-10) and the coldest night 16.1°C (2002-08-14).

Rain in August

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1998 with 6 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 70%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 23.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.4°C to 23.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:37 and sets about 20:46 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 10%.

Is August a good time to visit Tenerife?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Tenerife on our scoring are July, August, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.

Expect warm evenings as well as hot afternoons

August is Tenerife's warmest month, so choose it for summer heat rather than relief from it. Average night-time lows are around 21°C, which makes light clothing useful after dark but can leave bedrooms feeling warm. With humidity at 70%, checking that your accommodation has cooling is sensible if you struggle to sleep in the heat. For daytime outings, favour mornings and leave room for shade and a slower pace around midday. Breathable clothes, a hat and sun protection are more useful than heavy layers. A light extra layer is still reasonable if you tend to feel chilly when sitting outside late.

Long, dry days make swimming an easy choice

The sea is warm enough for swimming, making August a sensible choice if time in the water is central to your holiday. Sea temperatures range from 22°C to 24°C between years, so personal comfort still matters, but this is not generally a bracing-water month. Sunshine averages about 11.7 hours a day, leaving plenty of scope to swim earlier or later rather than spending the hottest part of the day in direct sun. Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans, though dry monthly averages are not a guarantee of an entirely rain-free stay. Pack mainly for sunshine, with shade breaks built into outdoor days.