Month guide · Tenerife · Spain
Tenerife in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Tenerife. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Still beach weather in the south, with the first autumn showers in the north and cooler, clearer days for hiking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Tenerife: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:07
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:37
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry in the south, cloudier in the north, with Spanish and European family holidays filling the resorts in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in August). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Tenerife, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Waterfront · Puerto de la Cruz
Lago Martiánez
Designed by the Lanzarote artist César Manrique and opened in the 1970s, this lido of seawater pools, islands of black volcanic rock and white terraces gives swimmers calm water on a coast where the Atlantic is usually too rough.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · San Cristóbal de La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna old town
Walk the old streets in the morning, then come back for tapas around Calle Herradores in the evening, when students fill the bars.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tenerife.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 19°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Tenerife?
One of the best months to visit Tenerife. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Tenerife?
It is one of the best months to visit Tenerife. Still beach weather in the south, with the first autumn showers in the north and cooler, clearer days for hiking.
+How warm is Tenerife in October?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in October?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.