Month guide · Tenerife · Spain
Tenerife in April
What April is really like in Tenerife: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Pleasant warmth and busy Easter weeks; the sea is still cool at around 19 °C.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Tenerife: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with March (22°C (72°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:41
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:32
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, often sunny coast around 21 °C with the sea near 19–20 °C; peak prices at Christmas and Carnival, and snow or ice can affect the roads up to Teide.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Semana Santa — Holy Week processions (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA)
Housed in a former hospital in central Santa Cruz, the MUNA explains the islands' volcanic origins and wildlife and tells the story of the Guanches, the indigenous people of Tenerife before the Castilian conquest at the end of the 15th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos
Check planetarium session times when you arrive; it is a good half-day with children when cloud covers the north.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · Güímar
Pirámides de Güímar
Six terraced stone platforms in Güímar on the east coast became famous when the explorer Thor Heyerdahl argued they had a ritual purpose; excavations date them to the 19th century, when farmers piled up stones cleared from their fields.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
Religious site · Candelaria
Basilica of Candelaria
Visit early in the day to see the mencey statues against the sea without crowds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 16°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Tenerife?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Tenerife in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Tenerife?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant warmth and busy Easter weeks; the sea is still cool at around 19 °C.
+How warm is Tenerife in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in April?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.