| Month | Average high / low (°C) | Average temperature (°C) | Rain (mm) | Daylight hours listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 23 / 17 | 19.4 | 43 | 168 |
| January | 21 / 16 | 18.2 | 32 | 178 |
| February | 22 / 15 | 18.3 | 35 | 186 |
Source: the tourist board's climate pages, based on figures from Spain's national weather service (read 7 November 2026). The board labels the last column "average monthly daylight hours".
January dates
- 1 January 2027. The tourist board lists Day One 2027 at the Palmetum in Santa Cruz. The Palmetum is open every day, including public holidays, from 10:00 to 18:00; night events need a separate ticket.
- 18 December to 5 January. The 35th PIT, the Children's and Youth Park of Tenerife, runs across the holidays.
- 1 and 6 January. MUNA in Santa Cruz is closed, and official guided walks in Teide National Park do not run. The La Orotava Botanical Garden is closed on 1 January.
- Almond blossom. The tourist board puts it from late January to February in Santiago del Teide and in January and February in Vilaflor; see Vilaflor.
What to do
- South coast. The beaches of Adeje can be swum all year, and the average yearly temperature there is about 24 °C. See Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas.
- Teide in winter. The peaks are often snow-covered, and the board advises appropriate footwear and warm clothes. The cable car goes from 2,356 m to 3,555 m in about 8 minutes; tickets are only sold online and can be changed free until 6:00 pm the day before. See Teide cable car.
- Whales and dolphins. Pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins live off the island all year, and the common dolphin is seen mostly in winter; see whale watching in Tenerife.
- Villages. Vilaflor, at about 1,400 m, is cooler and drier than the coast, with cold nights in winter; take a jacket. Garachico has daytime highs of 18 to 22 °C in winter and nights of 14 to 16 °C (tourist board); see Garachico.
- Gardens. The Palmetum and the Botanical Garden suit a day with passing clouds.
Where to stay in January
- For sun, choose the south: it is drier and sunnier than the north. Compare areas in where to stay in Tenerife.
- For walking and gardens, choose the north, which is cooler and greener.
- A car helps for Vilaflor and Teide; without one, bus 342 runs from Costa Adeje to the park.
Mistakes to avoid
- Packing only summer clothes. Evenings in the hills and at altitude are cold, and Vilaflor has cold nights in winter.
- Planning a museum or Teide walk on 1 or 6 January without checking the closures.
- Booking the north for sunbathing. It is cooler and cloudier than the south.
FAQ
What is the weather in Tenerife in January?
Average highs of 21 °C and lows of 16 °C, with about 32 mm of rain (tourist board).
Is January the coldest month?
Yes in the tables: the average high is 21 °C, the lowest of the year.
Can I see snow in January?
Snow can cover the Teide peaks in winter, while the coast stays warm.
When do the almond trees bloom?
From late January to February in Santiago del Teide, and January to February in Vilaflor.
The Tenerife Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.
