Gran Canaria or Tenerife in February?
In February, Gran Canaria and Tenerife are overall neck and neck — it comes down to your priorities.
Gran CanariaPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0
TenerifePhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Gran Canaria | Tenerife |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 19 °C ★ | 19 °C |
| Night | 16 °C | 16 °C ★ |
| Sea | 19 °C | 19 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 4 rainy days ★ | 5 rainy days |
| Sun | 5 h/day | 5 h/day |
Winner by travel type
Gran Canaria or Tenerife in February: the short answer
In February, Gran Canaria and Tenerife are essentially level on the overall climate score (both around 73/100). The decision comes down to the individual criteria below.
Across the whole year Gran Canaria averages a climate score of 83/100, Tenerife 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
By day, Gran Canaria sits near 19 °C and Tenerife near 19 °C — warmer in Gran Canaria. At night it is roughly 16 °C versus 16 °C.
On rain, Gran Canaria sees about 4 rainy days in February and Tenerife about 5 — drier in Gran Canaria. Sunshine is comparable (5 vs 5 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 19 °C at Gran Canaria and 19 °C at Tenerife — warmer for swimming at Tenerife. Over the year, Gran Canaria is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September, October and November, Tenerife in June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Gran Canaria and September for Tenerife.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Gran Canaria records roughly 28 rainy days and Tenerife about 38 — the drier of the two overall is Gran Canaria. At their sunniest, Gran Canaria reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (May) and Tenerife about 9 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Gran Canaria is at its best in July, August, September and October, while Tenerife peaks in July, August, September and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: both are close.
City breaks: Gran Canaria scores higher in February.
Active & hiking: Gran Canaria scores higher in February.
Family: Gran Canaria scores higher in February.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For February specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Gran Canaria carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Gran Canaria if its strong months and profile match your plan, Tenerife if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.