Tenerife or Madeira in February?
On climate data, Tenerife comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
TenerifePhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0
MadeiraPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Tenerife | Madeira |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 19 °C | 17 °C |
| Average daily low | 17 °C | 15 °C |
| Sea | 19 °C ★ | 18 °C |
| Rainy days | 7 rainy days (est.) ★ | 8 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 5 h/day | 5 h/day |
| Humidity | 75 % | 78 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Tenerife is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- The sea at Tenerife is about 1 °C warmer.
Tenerife or Madeira in February: the short answer
In February, Tenerife comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Tenerife 71/100 vs Madeira 62/100). 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 February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Tenerife averages a climate score of 83/100, Madeira 77/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 19 °C in Tenerife and 17 °C in Madeira — warmer in Tenerife. Average daily lows are around 17 °C versus 15 °C.
On rain, Tenerife sees about 7 rainy days in February and Madeira about 8 — drier in Tenerife. Sunshine is comparable (5 vs 5 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 19 °C at Tenerife and 18 °C at Madeira — warmer for swimming at Tenerife. Over the year, Tenerife is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Madeira in July, August, September, October and November. Peak sea warmth is September for Tenerife and September for Madeira.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Tenerife records roughly 52 rainy days and Madeira about 70 — the drier of the two overall is Tenerife. At their sunniest, Tenerife reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Madeira 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, Tenerife is at its best in July, August, September and October, while Madeira peaks in June, July, August and September. 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: Tenerife scores higher in February (Tenerife 57 vs Madeira 47).
City breaks: Tenerife scores higher in February (Tenerife 91 vs Madeira 83).
Active & hiking: Tenerife scores higher in February (Tenerife 88 vs Madeira 80).
Family: Tenerife scores higher in February (Tenerife 60 vs Madeira 50).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, 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.