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Tenerife in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Balanced monthly profile
Tenerife in January is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 19 °C, and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
72/100 · #11
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#10
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: none
Tenerife · JanuaryPhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 19 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 20 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
For your trip planning
January: winter sun is not summer sea
For regular swimming, assess sea temperature separately from the daytime high. If that water feels too cool for you, plan coastal outings as an alternative. The overall score guarantees neither beach days nor local wave conditions.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 20 | 18 | 8 | 42 | 3.9 | 74 | 4.7 | 21 | 75 |
| January (selected) | 19 | 17 | 7 | 35 | 4.3 | 74 | 4.7 | 20 | 72 |
| February | 19 | 17 | 7 | 30 | 5.3 | 75 | 5.0 | 19 | 71 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (72/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +3 | +1.2 °C | +1.3 °C | +1.2 | +6.5 mm | -0.4 h | +0.6 % | ±0 m/s | +1.1 °C |
| February | -1 | -0.3 °C | -0.5 °C | ±0 | -5.2 mm | +1 h | +1.8 % | +0.3 m/s | -0.6 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Tenerife in January?
The average daily high is around 19 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Tenerife in January?
The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in January?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 35 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
By the climate score, July, August, September and October are the strongest months for Tenerife. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. January is not among them.