El Tanque weather LIVE

▲ 604 m above sea level

Official AEMET weather warnings

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

Right now El Tanque (604 m) is Intervalos nubosos con tormenta, with a daytime high of 23° and a low of 16°, and a UV index of 5. Snow is forecast above 2900 m.

El Tanque · Tenerife · 604 m above sea level 23° Intervalos nubosos con tormenta · low 16°
UV index 5
Feels like 23°C
Wind O 5 km/h
Snow line 2900 m

3-day forecast for El Tanque

Today 23° / 16° UV 5 2900 m
Tomorrow 23° / 16° UV 6 3000 m
Fr 23 24° / 17° UV 6 2900 m

El Tanque: extended outlook

Daily high and low, rain and maximum wind for El Tanque. Local time (Canary Islands).
Day Sky High / low Rain mm Wind km/h
Sa 24 Mostly sunny 24°18° — 40
Su 25 Mostly sunny 24°17° — 28
Mo 26 Sunny 26°17° — 18
Tu 27 Cloudy 24°17° 0.5 15
We 28 Rain 21°18° 4.4 12
Th 29 Cloudy 25°18° 1.8 13
Longer-range trend (ECMWF): less certain than the days above
Fr 30 Rain 25°19° 1.5 —
Sa 31 Rain 24°18° 4.4 —
Su 1 Showers 24°17° 2.4 —
Mo 2 Showers 25°17° 0.5 —
Tu 3 Light rain 24°17° 0.5 —

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 El Tanque

Snow is currently forecast above 2900 m around El Tanque. 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 El Tanque

Heading down to the coast? These are the closest beaches to El Tanque, 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 El Tanque, days run a little cooler and nights noticeably colder.

Frequently asked questions

Is there snow in El Tanque?

El Tanque sits at 604 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 El Tanque?

At 604 m, El Tanque 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 El Tanque good for stargazing?

Yes. The Canary Islands have exceptionally clear, dark skies, and at 604 m El Tanque 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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