Weather and Climate of Tenerife

A Tenerife is known internationally as the “Island of Eternal Spring,” as the climate is so appealing thanks to the winds, whose moisture mainly condenses in the areas of the north midlands and northeast island, forming large seas of clouds that are arranged between 600 and 1800 meters above sea level.

Another factor in the mild climate of the islands with respect to the latitude encompasses the Sahara Desert and the cold ocean current of the Canaries, which cools the temperature of the waters that bathe the island coasts and beaches. The topography of Tenerife is also responsible for the mild climate.

The climate in Tenerife is moderate and mild in every season of the year, and there are periods of cold, but average temperatures range from 17-18 º C in winter to 24-25 º C in the summer season but you can  enjoy the sun in coastal areas and above 3000 meters the snow covers nevada del Teide, every year.
The cities also have contrasting climates with Santa Cruz and of La Laguna. Santa Cruz is generally warm all year-round with temperatures significantly higher than those enjoyed in the surrounding La Laguna, where it is more often cold and there is a greater probability of precipitation.

The north and south of Tenerife also have different climatic conditions. The windy side of the island has 73% of the total rainfall highest the relative humidity and greatest temperature variance.

The maximum rainfall was recorded on the windward side at an altitude between 1.000-1.200 m, almost exclusively in the mountains of La Orotava. Rainfall varies drastically across the island from the North at 250 mm annually and the south side of the island rainfall is significantly lower.

Southern parts with higher rainfalls are Masca Güímar, probably due to the physical characteristics of the trade winds.

Tenerife was considered a healing climate by European and especially the English and Dutch Doctors who recommended the climate for the relief of the ailments of aging and the circulatory system.