| Month | Average high / low (°C) | Average temperature (°C) | Rain (mm) | Daylight hours listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 28 / 22 | 25.5 | 2 | 319 |
| September | 28 / 21 | 24.9 | 7 | 253 |
| October | 26 / 20 | 23.4 | 19 | 222 |
Source: the tourist board's climate pages, based on figures from Spain's national weather service (read 7 November 2026). The last column is the board's "average monthly daylight hours".
How September compares
The highs match August at 28 °C, but the nights are a degree cooler, rain rises from 2 mm to 7 mm, and the listed sun hours drop by 66. October is the real change: 19 mm of rain and 222 sun hours. September is therefore the last month of the summer pattern, with a bit more cloud and a bit less heat than July or August. See Tenerife in August and Tenerife in October for the neighbours.
September dates
- Almond Gathering, Vilaflor. On the last Sunday of September, the residents walk about 5 km to collect almonds (tourist board). See Vilaflor.
- Boreal Festival, Los Silos. Held every September to promote caring for the environment.
- San Miguel de Abona. The municipality's patron saint festival is generally at the end of September, according to the board.
- Teide Observatory. The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias suspends visits from December to March and resumes them in September: see Teide Observatory tour.
What to do in September
- Beach and sea. Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje are in use all year, and the sea is about 26 °C in summer (board). See Playa de las Américas and the best beaches in Tenerife.
- Fishing. May to September is the board's best season for blue marlin and tuna, so September is the last month of it: see Tenerife fishing charters.
- Boats. Whale and dolphin cruises run all year; the board's best period from Los Gigantes starts in November. See Tenerife boat trips.
- Surf. The board says the Atlantic winter swell comes from October to April and the trade winds shape conditions from May to September, so September is the end of the summer pattern: see Tenerife surf lessons.
- Parks. Siam Park tickets and Loro Parque tickets.
- Teide. The cable car goes from 2,356 m to 3,555 m in about 8 minutes, and tickets are sold online only. The board advises sunscreen and a hat in summer and a warm layer for the altitude. See Teide cable car.
- Villages and walks. Vilaflor, at about 1,400 m, is cooler and drier than the coast; Garachico has summer highs of 23 to 25 °C. See Garachico.
Where to stay in September
The south has the most sun: where to stay in Costa Adeje and where to stay in Los Cristianos. The west suits boats and quiet evenings: where to stay in Los Gigantes. For the north, Puerto de la Cruz stays between 15 and 22 °C all year. Compare rates by date in the Booking box.
Mistakes to avoid
- Expecting August heat on every day. Sun hours fall from 319 to 253.
- Booking the north for a beach week. The south has more sun hours.
- Planning the Vilaflor walk without checking the date. It falls on the last Sunday of the month.
- Hiking at altitude without sun protection or a warm layer.
FAQ
What is the weather in Tenerife in September?
Average highs of 28 °C and lows of 21 °C, with about 7 mm of rain (tourist board).
Is September a good month for the beach?
Yes: highs match August and rain is rare, though sun hours are lower.
Does the Teide Observatory open in September?
Visits resume in September and are suspended from December to March, according to the institute that runs it.
When is the Almond Gathering?
On the last Sunday of September, in Vilaflor.
Is September cheaper than August?
Rates depend on the date, so compare your nights in the Booking box.
The Tenerife Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.
