January · Spain
Best time to visit Tenerife in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tenerife in January
Average temperature 18°C, 24 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Tenerife scores 6.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tenerife pairs Mount Teide's volcanic heights with black-sand beaches and year-round sun.
January in Tenerife: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tenerife — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tenerife in January?
- In January, Tenerife averages 18°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tenerife?
- January earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tenerife in January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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