Tenerife weather in October
Tenerife in October: expect average daytime highs of 26.3°C, nights around 20.3°C, a sea temperature of 23.6°C and about 3.1 rainy days. That comes with around 222 hours of sunshine, making it one of Europe's sunniest winter escapes.
LIVE So far in October, according to AEMET's daily beach forecasts: 34% of beach mornings on Tenerife have been sunny and the sea has averaged 24.9°C.
Tenerife climate averages in October
| Average high | 26.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20.3 °C |
| Sea temperature | 23.6 °C |
| Rainy days | 3.1 |
| Sunshine hours | 222 |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 08:05 / 19:35 |
| Daylight (mid-month) | 11 h 30 min |
Tenerife forecast for the next 14 days: North vs South
| Day | North Puerto de la Cruz |
South Playa de las Américas |
|---|---|---|
| Today |  24°20°4.9 mm | 24°21°6.5 mm |
| Tomorrow | 25°19°4.7 mm |  25°21°0.6 mm |
| Fr 23 | 27°19°4.0 mm | 25°21°2.5 mm |
| Sa 24 | 26°21°2.0 mm |  27°21°0.1 mm |
| Su 25 | 25°20°0.4 mm | 26°20° |
| Mo 26 | 27°19°1.4 mm | 26°21° |
| Tu 27 |  26°20°26.8 mm | 26°22° |
| We 28 | 25°21°11.4 mm | 26°23°1.4 mm |
| Th 29 |  30°21°3.9 mm | 29°23°0.2 mm |
| Fr 30 | 28°21° | 26°22° |
| Sa 31 | 26°21° | 25°22° |
| Su 1 | 25°21° | 24°21° |
| Mo 2 | 23°19°1.0 mm |  24°21°0.5 mm |
| Tu 3 | 25°19°1.0 mm | 23°20°1.0 mm |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tenerife warm in October?
Yes. Tenerife in October has average daytime highs of 26.3°C and mild nights around 20.3°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.
Can you swim in the sea on Tenerife in October?
Yes. The sea around Tenerife averages 23.6°C in October, which is comfortable for swimming for most people.
Does it rain much on Tenerife in October?
Not much. Tenerife sees about 3.1 rainy days on average in October, so most days stay dry and sunny.
What should I pack for Tenerife in October?
Light summer clothing for the daytime, a light layer for the evenings, plus sun cream and sunglasses — the UV stays high even in winter.
What time does it get dark in Tenerife in October?
In Tenerife in October the sun sets at around 19:35 and rises at around 08:05 (mid-month, local time), giving roughly 11 h 30 min of daylight.
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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.