Tenerife Travel Guide - Weather

As a general rule, the south of the island is warmer and sunnier than the north. In the north, the effect of the mountains means the warm Passat winds are blocked and humidity is trapped in, leading to more rainfall. This also means the north of the island is much greener, which adds its own attraction.

The differences in conditions across the island don’t end there; there is even snow on the top of Mount Teide at times. The island has many returning visitors each year who consider the weather here perfect. You can sunbathe and swim in the morning, wander in the snow on the mountain in the afternoon and enjoy a lovely al fresco dinner in the evening. The most popular periods are the summer and around New Year.