Tenerife weather at Christmas 2026 & New Year
Christmas in Tenerife is mild: in December days average 22.1°C and nights 16.6°C, the sea is around 20.8°C and there are about 5.4 rainy days in the whole month. Sunset on Christmas Day: 18:15 (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).
Christmas 2026 & New Year day by day
| Date | North Puerto de la Cruz | South Playa de las Américas |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve24 December 2026↑07:54 ↓18:14 | Forecast from 16 December 2026 | |
| Christmas Day25 December 2026↑07:54 ↓18:15 | Forecast from 17 December 2026 | |
| New Year's Eve31 December 2026↑07:57 ↓18:18 | Forecast from 23 December 2026 | |
| New Year's Day1 January 2027↑07:57 ↓18:19 | Forecast from 24 December 2026 | |
| Three Kings' Day6 January 2027↑07:58 ↓18:23 | Forecast from 29 December 2026 | |
Sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓): Santa Cruz de Tenerife, calculated by CanaryForecast. The forecast for each date appears once it is within the 10-day range.
What Christmas weather is usually like in Tenerife
| December | January | |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 22.1 °C | 21.0 °C |
| Average low | 16.6 °C | 15.4 °C |
| Sea temperature | 20.8 °C | 20.1 °C |
| Rainy days | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Sunshine hours | 168 | 178 |
Official AEMET weather warnings (wind, rain, coastal swell) appear on our warnings page as soon as they are issued. Weather warnings in the Canary Islands
Christmas on every Canary Island
Warmest days: Lanzarote (22.7°C). Most sunshine: Lanzarote (208 hours in December). Warmest sea: El Hierro (21.6°C).
| # | Island | Average high | Average low | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 22.7° | 14.9° | 19.8° | 208 | 3.2 |
| 2 | El Hierro | 22.2° | 17.8° | 21.6° | 139 | 4.6 |
| 3 | Gran Canaria | 22.2° | 16.2° | 20.5° | 179 | 4.5 |
| 4 | Tenerife | 22.1° | 16.6° | 20.8° | 168 | 5.4 |
| 5 | Fuerteventura | 22.0° | 15.9° | 19.8° | 186 | 3.2 |
| 6 | La Palma | 21.8° | 16.7° | 21.4° | 138 | 7.9 |
| 7 | La Gomera | 21.5° | 16.0° | 21.4° | — | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Is it warm in Tenerife at Christmas?
Yes. Tenerife in December has average daytime highs of 22.1°C and mild nights around 16.6°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.
Can you swim in Tenerife at Christmas?
Yes. The sea around Tenerife averages 20.8°C in December, which is comfortable for swimming for most people.
Does it rain in Tenerife at Christmas?
Not much. Tenerife sees about 5.4 rainy days on average in December, so most days stay dry and sunny.
What time does it get dark in Tenerife at Christmas?
On Christmas Day the sun sets at 18:15 and on New Year's Eve at 18:18 (Santa Cruz de Tenerife); it rises around 07:54.
What is the weather like at midnight on New Year's Eve in Tenerife?
Mild: nights in late December average about 16.6°C, so a light jacket is usually enough for the midnight celebrations.
Weather in resorts and towns on Tenerife
Christmas & New Year weather in the Canary Islands · Tenerife in December · Tenerife in January · See today's live beach forecast for Tenerife · Sea temperature
Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.