Geography of Tenerife
Geography of Tenerife: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Tenerife
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Coordinates: 28°17′29.8″N 16°37′44.8″W (28.2916, -16.6291)
Quick facts about Tenerife
Summary
Tenerife is an island in Spain. Tenerife is an island known for Mount Teide and year-round sun.
Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in Tenerife with overcast. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 46°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Tenerife is June and July. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 30°F.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is 11.2°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Tenerife today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 0,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Tenerife month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 33° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 52° | 35° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 44° | 30° | 5,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 36° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 55° | 38° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 46° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 74° | 56° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 74° | 57° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 44° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 45° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 39° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 33° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tenerife?
Tenerife is an island in Spain. Its coordinates are 28.2916, -16.6291. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Tenerife right now?
It is currently 47°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Tenerife, which has a temperate climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Tenerife in?
Tenerife observes Atlantic/Canary (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:54 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
