What to expect in Tenerife in January
January is a strong choice for Tenerife: 21° / 15°, with the biggest crowds of the year and premium prices.
Tenerife weather in January
Typical conditions in Tenerife during January, 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 26/100 |
| Total rainfall | 32 mm1.2 in |
| Rainy days | 8 |
| Sea temperature | 20°C 68°F |
| Daylight | 10 h 33 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 9% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Families tied to school holidays
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in January, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
Tenerife in January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 24° / 18° | High | $$ | 60 |
| December | 22° / 17° | High | $$$ | 49 |
| January · This month | 21° / 15° | High | $$$ | 51 |
| February | 21° / 15° | High | $$$ | 48 |
| March | 22° / 16° | High | $$$ | 52 |
These months score higher for Tenerife on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in January
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in January.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
