Tenerife in March
Spring warmth
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Tenerife — with trade-offs.
March is warm and bright, and Carnival sometimes runs into early March.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–22°C
- Mild and warming, the wettest spell ending.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- €€€
- High rates.
+Warm, bright days.
–Still high season.
My tip for March
Hike in Anaga on a clear morning.
- Hiking
- Beach
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Tenerife, 7th 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 March
- 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 March
In March Tenerife averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 38 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
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 38 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 March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Tenerife?
- March is a reasonable month in Tenerife — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Tenerife overall (7 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm, bright days. The main downside: Still high season.
- What is the weather like in Tenerife in March?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 38 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Mild and warming, the wettest spell ending. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C).
- Is Tenerife crowded in March?
- Crowds are high. Busy. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Tenerife in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). High 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 (March ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.