Weather in Tenerife in October

How October compares

October is the 4th warmest month of the year in Tenerife and ranks 61st of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Spain it is 13th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Tenerife is 9.9°C warmer by day and 11.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Tenerife peaks at 24.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C and 1 in 23 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.7°C; one night in ten drops to 17.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 33.2°C (2017-10-15) and the coldest night 14.2°C (1999-10-27).

Rain in October

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 25 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2012 with 72 mm, the driest 2019 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 23.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.9°C to 24.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:07 and sets about 19:38 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 35%.

Is October a good time to visit Tenerife?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable 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 enough for summer clothes, without dependable heat

The average daytime high makes October comfortable for spending time outdoors in light clothing, but it is better suited to travellers seeking warmth than those wanting consistently hot weather. Only 30% of days reach 25°C, while 30°C is reached on just 4% of days. You can still get a hotter spell, so leave room for shade and a slower pace at midday. Evenings are generally mild rather than cold, with an average low of 19.7°C. A light layer is sensible if you tend to feel chilly after dark: the coldest 10% of nights fall to 17.4°C or below. Heavy winter clothing is unlikely to earn its space in your case.

Good swimming weather, with some rain to plan around

The sea averages 23.6°C, making swimming a reasonable part of an October holiday rather than something reserved for hardy swimmers. If sea time matters more to you than strong heat on land, that is a clear reason to consider going. Sunshine averages about 7.4 hours within 11.3 hours of daylight, leaving useful time outdoors without implying clear skies all day. The catch is rain: about 6 days have measurable rainfall, so keep your plans flexible and bring a light waterproof. That does not tell you how long any wet spell will last. Plan swims and outdoor time around the local forecast rather than expecting every day to follow the same pattern.