Arico weather LIVE

▲ 550 m above sea level

Official AEMET weather warnings

All warnings for the Canary Islands → · Source: AEMET Meteoalerta — official Spanish weather warnings.

Right now Arico (550 m) is Muy nuboso con lluvia escasa, with a daytime high of 24° and a low of 17°, and a UV index of 5. Snow is forecast above 3000 m.

Arico · Tenerife · 550 m above sea level 24° Muy nuboso con lluvia escasa · low 17°
UV index 5
Feels like 24°C
Wind NE 25 km/h
Snow line 3000 m

3-day forecast for Arico

Today 24° / 17° UV 5 3100 m
Tomorrow 25° / 17° UV 6 3000 m
Fr 23 25° / 17° UV 6 3000 m

Arico: extended outlook

Daily high and low, rain and maximum wind for Arico. Local time (Canary Islands).
Day Sky High / low Rain mm Wind km/h
Sa 24 Mostly sunny 22°18° 0.7 35
Su 25 Mostly sunny 23°18° 0.1 16
Mo 26 Showers 24°18° 1.4 9
Tu 27 Showers 23°18° 1.6 5
We 28 Rain 23°19° 3.1 5
Th 29 Partly cloudy 25°19° 1.0 12
Longer-range trend (ECMWF): less certain than the days above
Fr 30 Cloudy 23°19° — —
Sa 31 Cloudy 24°19° — —
Su 1 Sunny 24°19° — —
Mo 2 Partly cloudy 23°19° — —
Tu 3 Cloudy 23°19° — —

Forecast data: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute), CC BY 4.0, aggregated into local days by CanaryForecast. (api.met.no) · Updated today at 10:17 · Days after the MET Norway range: ECMWF open data (CC BY 4.0).

Snow in Arico

Snow is currently forecast above 3000 m around Arico. When the snow line drops in winter, the peaks of Tenerife can turn white while the coast stays warm — one of the Canaries' rarest and most photographed sights.

Nearest beaches to Arico

Heading down to the coast? These are the closest beaches to Arico, with today's sea temperature and sky.

Tenerife climate in October

Across Tenerife in October, expect around 26.3° by day and 23.6° in the sea, with about 3.1 rainy days. Inland and higher up, like Arico, days run a little cooler and nights noticeably colder.

Frequently asked questions

Is there snow in Arico?

Arico sits at 550 m. Snow is rare and usually limited to the highest peaks (such as Mount Teide and Roque de los Muchachos) in winter — check the live snow line above for today's forecast.

What should I wear in Arico?

At 550 m, Arico is several degrees cooler than the coast, especially after sunset, so bring layers. The UV index is strong at altitude, so sun protection matters even when it feels cool.

Is Arico good for stargazing?

Yes. The Canary Islands have exceptionally clear, dark skies, and at 550 m Arico sits above much of the cloud and light pollution, making clear nights excellent for stargazing.

Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología — aemet.es · Daily and hourly forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), aggregated by CanaryForecast

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