Tenerife in January
Winter sun season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
January is one of the weakest months in Tenerife.
January is mild and sunny compared with mainland Europe, with the Three Kings parades on January 5.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–21°C
- Mild to warm, with some rain.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy with winter-sun visitors.
- Prices
- €€€
- High-season rates.
+Warm days when Europe is cold.
–Busy and pricier.
My tip for January
Stay in the south for the most sunshine.
- Winter sun
- Hiking
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Tenerife, 10th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Tenerife in January
- Winter-sun peak
- Northern Europeans come for the warmth. Book flights and hotels early, especially around Christmas.
December–March
Not set on January?
Months I'd choose over January
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Weather
Weather in Tenerife in January
In January Tenerife averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 32 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
- 32 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 January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Tenerife?
- January is one of the weakest months in Tenerife. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Tenerife overall (10 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm days when Europe is cold. The main downside: Busy and pricier.
- What is the weather like in Tenerife in January?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 32 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Mild to warm, with some rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C).
- Is Tenerife crowded in January?
- Crowds are high. Busy with winter-sun visitors. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Tenerife in January?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). High-season rates. 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 (January ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Still going to Tenerife in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — busy and pricier.
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