Month guide · Tenerife · Spain
Tenerife in July
What July is really like in Tenerife: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Hot in the south, with Spanish families on holiday; occasional calima brings Saharan dust and haze.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Tenerife: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:06
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Fiestas del Carmen — boat processions in fishing towns such as Puerto de la Cruz (usually mid-July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · Puerto de la Cruz
Loro Parque
Buy the combined ticket with Siam Park if you plan to visit both; the two parks can be visited on separate days.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
Neighbourhood · La Orotava
La Orotava old town
Above Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava's steep streets hold some of the island's finest 17th-century mansions, including the Casa de los Balcones with its carved pine balconies and courtyard.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
Nature · Icod de los Vinos
Drago Milenario
Combine it with Garachico, a short drive west along the coast, for a half-day in the northwest.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- History
- Photo spot
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Architecture · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Auditorio de Tenerife
Santiago Calatrava's concert hall, opened in 2003, curls over the Santa Cruz waterfront like a white concrete wave and is the home of the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
- After dark
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tenerife.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Tenerife?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot in the south, with Spanish families on holiday; occasional calima brings Saharan dust and haze.
+How warm is Tenerife in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.