Month guide · Tenerife · Spain
Tenerife in September
What September is really like in Tenerife: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Tenerife. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The sea is at its warmest and summer crowds thin out; a good month for swimming and boat trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-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 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:51
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 20:12
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, September 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 September
- Fiestas del Cristo de La Laguna — processions and fireworks (mid-September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Theme park · Costa Adeje
Siam Park
Arrive at opening to claim sun loungers and ride the big slides before queues build; a fast-pass add-on can save hours in summer.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- 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
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tenerife.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Tenerife?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Tenerife?
It is one of the best months to visit Tenerife. The sea is at its warmest and summer crowds thin out; a good month for swimming and boat trips.
+How warm is Tenerife in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.