Your November weather guide
WarmWeather in Tenerife in November
Yes - Tenerife in November is a good choice for warmth without relying on intense heat. Average daytime highs of 22.6°C suit time outdoors, nights average 18.1°C, and the sea is still swimmable at 22.5°C. The catch is that this is not reliably hot, dry summer weather: some rain is part of the picture. Go for comfortable days, a realistic chance of swimming and mild evenings, rather than guaranteed heat throughout your stay.
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
- 22.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 26°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +12.2°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 22.5°C
- year to year: 22°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.6h
- 62% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 22 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 16%
- 1% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 31.6°C
- 2020-11-17
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.0°C
- 2008-11-29
- 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 November compares
November is the 6th warmest month of the year in Tenerife and ranks 51st of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Spain it is 12th of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Tenerife is 12.2°C warmer by day and 13.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Tenerife peaks at 22.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 6 days top 25°C and 1 in 143 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.1°C; one night in ten drops to 15.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 31.6°C (2020-11-17) and the coldest night 12.0°C (2008-11-29).
Rain in November
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 22 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2010 with 72 mm, the driest 2017 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 22.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:29 and sets about 18:14 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 38%.
Is November 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 light clothes, but pack an evening layer
Plan on light daytime clothing, with a jumper or light jacket for evenings. The average high feels promising for a November holiday, but hotter days are a bonus: only 16% of days reach 25°C, while 30°C is unusual. That makes the month better suited to travellers who want comfortable outdoor time than those seeking sustained heat. Cooler nights can fall to 15.6°C or below, so do not pack solely for the daytime average. Keep plans flexible around how warm it feels, and take a layer if you expect to stay out after dark. On warmer days, leave room for a break from the midday sun.
Swimming is realistic, with room for rain in your plans
The sea is warm enough for swimming, though personal comfort will still matter, especially when getting out. November offers about 6.6 hours of sunshine within 10.6 hours of daylight, so there is useful time for being outdoors without expecting sunshine all day. Put swimming and other weather-dependent plans into the brighter spells rather than leaving them until late. Rain falls on about 6 days, making a light waterproof sensible luggage rather than a reason to rule the month out. Keep an alternative plan for wet weather, but do not treat November as a washout: it suits a flexible holiday with swimming when conditions appeal.
A little perspective
Tenerife through the year
November 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% |
| 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% |
| NovemberSelected | 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 November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Tenerife hot in November?
Tenerife is warm in November: the average daytime high is 22.6°C and nights average 18.1°C. Roughly 1 in 6 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Tenerife in November?
The sea around Tenerife averages 22.5°C in November, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 22°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Tenerife in November?
Tenerife sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 22 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 (72 mm) and the driest was 2017 (2 mm).
How sunny is Tenerife in November?
Tenerife gets around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Tenerife compare with the UK in November?
Tenerife is on average 12.2°C warmer than London by day in November (22.6°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Tenerife?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Tenerife reached 31.6°C on 2020-11-17, and the coldest night dropped to 12.0°C on 2008-11-29.
How much warmer is Tenerife than London in November?
Tenerife's average daytime high is 22.6°C, compared with 10.4°C in London - a difference of 12.2°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, though you should still bring an evening layer rather than pack only summer clothes.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, making Tenerife a short-haul option for November warmth. It suits travellers who want a warmer break without a long-haul journey, provided mild rather than consistently hot weather meets the brief.
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