Mallorca or Tenerife in November?
On climate data, Tenerife comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
MallorcaPhoto: Steffen Mokosch · CC BY-SA 4.0
TenerifePhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Mallorca | Tenerife |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 18 °C | 22 °C |
| Average daily low | 15 °C | 20 °C |
| Sea | 19 °C | 22 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 11 rainy days (est.) | 8 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 4 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 76 % | 75 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Tenerife is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- Tenerife is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Tenerife is about 3 °C warmer.
Mallorca or Tenerife in November: the short answer
In November, Tenerife comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Mallorca 59/100 vs Tenerife 82/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on November as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Mallorca averages a climate score of 69/100, Tenerife 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
The average daily high is about 18 °C in Mallorca and 22 °C in Tenerife — warmer in Tenerife. Average daily lows are around 15 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Mallorca sees about 11 rainy days in November and Tenerife about 8 — drier in Tenerife. Tenerife gets more sunshine (3 vs 4 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In November the water is about 19 °C at Mallorca and 22 °C at Tenerife — warmer for swimming at Tenerife. Over the year, Mallorca is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September and October, Tenerife in June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is August for Mallorca and September for Tenerife.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Mallorca records roughly 88 rainy days and Tenerife about 52 — the drier of the two overall is Tenerife. At their sunniest, Mallorca reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) 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, Mallorca is at its best in June, July, August and September, 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 November scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Tenerife scores higher in November (Mallorca 45 vs Tenerife 76).
City breaks: Tenerife scores higher in November (Mallorca 77 vs Tenerife 93).
Active & hiking: Tenerife scores higher in November (Mallorca 74 vs Tenerife 84).
Family: Tenerife scores higher in November (Mallorca 51 vs Tenerife 80).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In November, Tenerife leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Tenerife carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.