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 53°F (12°C) in Tenerife with overcast. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 52°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Tenerife is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Tenerife today at 8.7/10. Visibility is down to 1,6 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 46 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
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 | 73° | 55° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 64° | 47° | 1,0 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 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 64% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
June, July and August 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+00:00). The local time is 1:55 AM.
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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 October 27, 2026 at 1:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
