What to expect in Tenerife in February
February is a strong choice for Tenerife: 21° / 15°, with the biggest crowds of the year and premium prices.
Tenerife weather in February
Typical conditions in Tenerife during February, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 21°C 70°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C 59°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 29/100 |
| Total rainfall | 35 mm1.4 in |
| Rainy days | 7 |
| Sea temperature | 19°C 66°F |
| Daylight | 11 h 11 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Rainfall figures are for Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Average highs sit around 21°C with lows near 15°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Tenerife — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
This month counts as high season: premium prices.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 21°C by day and about 15°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
This is peak pricing for Tenerife. Expect to pay a premium on flights and accommodation, and to book considerably further ahead than usual. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 4% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife while you’re there.
- Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife — Held each February or March in the island's capital, with parades, costumes and street parties.
Tenerife in February compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 22° / 17° | High | $$$ | 49 |
| January | 21° / 15° | High | $$$ | 51 |
| February · This month | 21° / 15° | High | $$$ | 48 |
| March | 22° / 16° | High | $$$ | 52 |
| April | 23° / 17° | High | $$ | 61 |
These months score higher for Tenerife on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in February
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in February.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
