Tenerife in February
Carnival season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Tenerife — with trade-offs.
February often brings the Carnival of Santa Cruz, with huge parades and street parties.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–21°C
- Mild and fairly dry.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy around Carnival.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates around Carnival.
+The Carnival of Santa Cruz.
–Peak prices around Carnival.
My tip for February
Check the Carnival dates, which move with Easter.
- Carnival
- Winter sun
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Tenerife, 10th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Tenerife in February
- Winter-sun peak
- Northern Europeans come for the warmth. Book flights and hotels early, especially around Christmas.
December–March
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Weather
Weather in Tenerife in February
In February Tenerife averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 35 mm of rain or snow over 4 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Wet days
- 4
Climate data: AEMET (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 1981–2010). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tenerife in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Tenerife?
- February is a reasonable month in Tenerife — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Tenerife overall (10 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: The Carnival of Santa Cruz. The main downside: Peak prices around Carnival.
- What is the weather like in Tenerife in February?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 35 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Mild and fairly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C).
- Is Tenerife crowded in February?
- Crowds are high. Very busy around Carnival. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Tenerife in February?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Peak rates around Carnival. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (February ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.