Your March weather guide
WarmWeather in Tenerife in March
Tenerife in March is a good choice for a warmer break from the UK, provided you want comfortable days rather than strong heat. Average daytime highs reach 20.4°C, with about 5 rainy days during the month. The catch is the sea: at 19.1°C, it feels bracing rather than warm. Go for time outdoors, sunshine and manageable temperatures; choose another month if warm-water swimming and reliably hot afternoons are central to your holiday.
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
- 20.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 13°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.9°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 19.1°C
- year to year: 19°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.4h
- 71% of 11.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 23 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 8%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 31.1°C
- 2017-03-09
- Record low 1991-2020
- 10.0°C
- 2006-03-03
- 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 March compares
March is the 10th warmest month of the year in Tenerife and ranks 54th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Spain it is 12th of 87 (Spain in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Tenerife is 9.9°C warmer by day and 12.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Tenerife peaks at 20.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 13 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 15.4°C; one night in ten drops to 13.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 31.1°C (2017-03-09) and the coldest night 10.0°C (2006-03-03).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 23 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1993 with 106 mm, the driest 2020 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 19.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.5°C to 19.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:16 and sets about 19:15 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 29%.
Is March 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 afternoons, but pack for cooler evenings
March suits travellers who prefer being outside without intense heat. The average daytime high of 20.4°C makes light clothing a sensible starting point, but it is not a promise of beach heat every afternoon. Only 8% of days reach 25°C, so do not build your plans around hot weather. Evenings need a different approach: average night lows are 15.4°C, and the coldest nights can fall to 13°C or below. Bring a jumper or light jacket rather than relying entirely on summer clothes. July, August and September score better overall here, so March is more about comfortable warmth than Tenerife at its warmest.
Plenty of sunshine, with room for a wet day
There is a useful amount of sunshine for an outdoor holiday: March averages about 8.4 hours daily within 11.8 hours of daylight. That gives you scope to enjoy the warmer part of the day without needing to fit everything into a short afternoon. Rain is a possibility rather than a reason to rule the month out, with about 5 rainy days. Keep your plans flexible and pack a light waterproof, especially if you intend to spend much of your time outside. The balance favours a trip with outdoor time and occasional changes of plan, not one that depends on uninterrupted sunshine.
A little perspective
Tenerife through the year
March 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% |
| MarchSelected | 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% |
| Julybest | 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 March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Tenerife hot in March?
Tenerife is warm in March: the average daytime high is 20.4°C and nights average 15.4°C. Roughly 1 in 13 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Tenerife in March?
The sea around Tenerife averages 19.1°C in March, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Tenerife in March?
Tenerife sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 23 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (106 mm) and the driest was 2020 (3 mm).
How sunny is Tenerife in March?
Tenerife gets around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Tenerife compare with the UK in March?
Tenerife is on average 9.9°C warmer than London by day in March (20.4°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Tenerife?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Tenerife reached 31.1°C on 2017-03-09, and the coldest night dropped to 10.0°C on 2006-03-03.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in March?
At an average of 19.1°C, the sea is bracing. You may enjoy a dip if you are comfortable with cool water, but do not expect a warm swim. March is less suitable if lingering in the sea is your main priority.
How much warmer is Tenerife than London in March?
Tenerife's average daytime high is 20.4°C, compared with London's 10.5°C, a difference of 9.9°C. That is a substantial lift in daytime warmth, though Tenerife's cooler evenings mean you should still bring a layer for after dark.
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