Month guide · Tenerife · Spain
Tenerife in January
What January is really like in Tenerife: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Mild, mostly sunny days on the south coast while snow sometimes dusts Teide; peak season for northern Europeans escaping winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest 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 5 of its 31 days. Compared with December (22°C (72°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:59
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 10.5 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, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Cabalgata de Reyes — Three Kings parades (5 January)
- Festival de Música de Canarias — classical concerts (usually January–February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Experience · Las Cañadas del Teide
Teide cable car and summit
The cable car rises from its base station at about 2,350 metres to La Rambleta at 3,555 metres in around eight minutes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- Nature
Nature · Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes cliffs
Stay for sunset, when the cliffs turn orange and La Gomera is silhouetted across the channel.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours by boat
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
Experience · South and west coasts
Whale and dolphin watching
The deep channel between Tenerife and La Gomera is home to resident short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, which are seen on most trips throughout the year.
- Time needed
- 2–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 15°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January 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 January a good time to visit Tenerife?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild, mostly sunny days on the south coast while snow sometimes dusts Teide; peak season for northern Europeans escaping winter.
+How warm is Tenerife in January?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in January?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.