Weather in Tenerife in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Tenerife and ranks 51st of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 12th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Tenerife is 11.9°C warmer by day and 13.1°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Tenerife peaks at 19.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 30 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.1°C; one night in ten drops to 12.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 28.6°C (2020-02-24) and the coldest night 9.9°C (2005-02-01).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 25 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 132 mm, the driest 2020 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 19.3°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.6°C to 19.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:45 and sets about 18:57 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 28%.

Is February a good time to visit Tenerife?

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

Comfortable days, with layers for the evening

Pack for mild weather rather than a hot summer holiday. Light clothes can work during warmer afternoons, but a jumper or light jacket earns its place once the temperature drops. The warmest 10% of days reach 23.2°C or more, so you may get some pleasantly warm spells without dependable heat. At the other end, the coldest 10% of nights fall to 12.5°C or below, making an evening layer more than a precaution. February suits travellers who prefer being active outdoors to seeking strong heat at midday. It is less convincing if you want to spend every afternoon in swimwear.

Useful sunshine, some rain and a bracing sea

With about 7.9 hours of sunshine out of 11.0 hours of daylight, February gives you useful scope for outdoor plans. Rain falls on about 4 days, so allow some flexibility rather than assuming every day will stay dry. A light waterproof is a sensible addition to your bag, without packing as though rain will dominate the trip. The sea is the bigger catch for a swimming holiday: its average temperature is firmly in the bracing range. Confident cool-water swimmers may find that acceptable, but travellers who like lingering in warm water are likely to find it less appealing. Treat swimming as an option, not the basis of the holiday.