Month guide · Tenerife · Spain
Tenerife in August
What August is really like in Tenerife: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Hottest and busiest month, with European school holidays; heatwaves can push inland temperatures well above those on the coast.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Tenerife: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:36
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:46
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Spring (March–May). Green northern hills, wildflowers in the national park and comfortable hiking weather; May is quiet and good value.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Fiestas de la Virgen de Candelaria — pilgrimage to Candelaria (14–15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos
This hands-on science museum in La Laguna has interactive exhibits on physics, the human body and astronomy, a planetarium and a large radio-telescope dish outside.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · Güímar
Pirámides de Güímar
Visit on the way between the south resorts and Santa Cruz, and add the basilica in Candelaria, a short drive north.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
Religious site · Candelaria
Basilica of Candelaria
The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria houses the statue of the patron saint of the Canary Islands and is the islands' main pilgrimage church.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Park · Las Cañadas del Teide
Teide National Park
Arrive early or late in the afternoon to avoid tour coaches at the Roques de García, and bring a warm layer: it can be 15 °C colder than on the coast.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tenerife.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tenerife?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 August a good time to visit Tenerife?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hottest and busiest month, with European school holidays; heatwaves can push inland temperatures well above those on the coast.
+How warm is Tenerife in August?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.