Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Tenerife in July
July is a good time to visit Tenerife if you want warm swimming weather and very little rain. Daytime highs average around 26°C, nights stay near 20°C and the sea reaches about 22°C. The catch is the strength of the daytime heat on hotter days, rather than persistent extreme temperatures. It suits travellers who want plenty of time outdoors and warm evenings, provided they are happy to take shade breaks around midday.
Long-term climate averages for Playa de las Americas (south coast), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Tenerife, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Playa de las Americas (south coast).
- Average daytime high
- 25.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 20.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +4.1°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 22.1°C
- year to year: 21°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 12.9h
- 95% of 13.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 51%
- 12% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 38.8°C
- 2007-07-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 15.5°C
- 1992-07-08
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2917 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How July compares
July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Tenerife and ranks 114th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Spain it is 72nd of 87 (Spain in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Tenerife is 4.1°C warmer by day and 6.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Tenerife peaks at 25.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.8°C or more. About 51% of days top 25°C and 1 in 8 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.4°C; one night in ten drops to 17.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 38.8°C (2007-07-28) and the coldest night 15.5°C (1992-07-08).
Rain in July
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1997 with 6 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 22.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.4°C to 22.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 12.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:20 and sets about 21:06 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 6%.
Is July 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.
Warm days, with hotter spells to plan around
July is among Tenerife's warmest months, but the average high does not mean every afternoon is equally hot. Around 12% of days reach 30°C, so leave room to change your plans when the heat builds. Put more active outings earlier in the day and keep the middle of the day for shade or a relaxed swim. Light, breathable clothes make sense, with humidity averaging 67%. Evenings are usually warm enough for light clothing, though a thin extra layer is sensible if you feel the cold: the coolest 10% of nights fall to around 17°C or below. This is a better fit for warmth-seekers than travellers who prefer cool nights.
Very dry weather and long sunny days
Rain is unlikely to be the thing that disrupts a July holiday. There are about 0 rainy days on average, so waterproofs need not dominate your packing, although that is not a guarantee of completely rain-free weather. Sunshine averages 12.9 hours a day, giving you plenty of scope to spend time outside without concentrating everything around midday. Pack sun cream, sunglasses and a hat, and make shade part of the plan rather than an afterthought. The sea is warm enough for swimming by the monthly average, making July a sensible choice if time in the water matters more to you than cooler conditions for walking.
A little perspective
Tenerife through the year
July is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6°C | 15.1°C | 19.9°C | 7.0 | 19 | 4 | 1% |
| February | 19.8°C | 15.1°C | 19.3°C | 7.9 | 25 | 4 | 3% |
| March | 20.4°C | 15.4°C | 19.1°C | 8.4 | 23 | 5 | 8% |
| April | 20.6°C | 15.7°C | 19.5°C | 9.0 | 17 | 5 | 6% |
| May | 21.7°C | 16.7°C | 20.2°C | 10.0 | 9 | 3 | 9% |
| June | 23.2°C | 18.1°C | 21.3°C | 11.7 | 6 | 2 | 18% |
| JulySelectedbest | 25.9°C | 20.4°C | 22.1°C | 12.9 | 1 | 0 | 51% |
| Augustbest | 26.6°C | 21.3°C | 23.0°C | 11.7 | 2 | 1 | 65% |
| Septemberbest | 25.4°C | 20.4°C | 23.7°C | 9.2 | 11 | 3 | 49% |
| October | 24.5°C | 19.7°C | 23.6°C | 7.4 | 25 | 6 | 30% |
| November | 22.6°C | 18.1°C | 22.5°C | 6.6 | 22 | 6 | 16% |
| December | 20.7°C | 16.4°C | 21.1°C | 6.6 | 39 | 6 | 1% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Tenerife in July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Tenerife hot in July?
Tenerife is hot in July: the average daytime high is 25.9°C and nights average 20.4°C. About 51% of July days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Tenerife in July?
The sea around Tenerife averages 22.1°C in July, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 21°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Tenerife in July?
Tenerife sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (6 mm) and the driest was 1994 (0 mm).
How sunny is Tenerife in July?
Tenerife gets around 12.9 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 13.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Tenerife compare with the UK in July?
Tenerife is on average 4.1°C warmer than London by day in July (25.9°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Tenerife?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Tenerife reached 38.8°C on 2007-07-28, and the coldest night dropped to 15.5°C on 1992-07-08.
Is Tenerife much warmer than London in July?
Tenerife's average daytime high is 25.9°C, compared with 21.8°C in London, a difference of 4.1°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth, rather than a promise of extreme heat every day. Plan for warm evenings as well as afternoons.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in July?
Yes, the average sea temperature is 22.1°C, which makes July suitable for swimming. The year-to-year range is 21°C to 23°C, so it can feel fresher in some years. Expect comfortable swimming conditions rather than bath-like warmth.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Playa de las Américas (Playa de las Americas (south coast)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.4 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C