Month guide · Tenerife · Spain
Tenerife in February
What February is really like in Tenerife: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Carnival month: Santa Cruz fills for two weeks of parades and street parties, so book well ahead to stay in the capital.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Tenerife: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (21°C (70°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:45
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:57
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Autumn (September–November). The warmest sea of the year, fewer crowds in September and October, and the first rains in the north by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife — parades and street parties (usually February, sometimes early March)
- Almond blossom around Santiago del Teide (usually late January–February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Anaga
Anaga Rural Park
The jagged Anaga mountains at the island's northeast tip are covered in laurisilva, a humid laurel forest of the kind that once covered much of southern Europe, and form a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Teno
Masca village and gorge
Drive the road early in the morning to avoid meeting coaches on the hairpins, or take the TITSA bus from Santiago del Teide.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours for the village
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Historic site · Garachico
Garachico and El Caletón
Garachico was Tenerife's main port until an eruption in 1706 sent lava into the harbour and buried much of the town.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Beach · San Andrés
Playa de Las Teresitas
Go on a weekday; at weekends the beach and its car parks fill with families from the capital.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 15°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Tenerife?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 February a good time to visit Tenerife?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Carnival month: Santa Cruz fills for two weeks of parades and street parties, so book well ahead to stay in the capital.
+How warm is Tenerife in February?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.