Tenerife in October
Warm autumn
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Tenerife.
October is warm, with the sea still at its warmest and crowds lower.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–26°C
- Warm, mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Warm sea and comfortable days.
–The first rain later in the month.
My tip for October
Combine beach days with a hike in the Teno mountains.
- Beach
- Hiking
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Tenerife, 1st for weather, 2nd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
See all twelve months for TenerifeAlso good in October
Weather
Weather in Tenerife in October
In October Tenerife averages a high of 26°C (79°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 19 mm of rain or snow over 3 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
- 26°C
- 79°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Wet days
- 3
Climate data: AEMET (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 1981–2010). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tenerife in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Tenerife?
- October is the best month to visit Tenerife. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Tenerife overall (1 for weather, 2 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and comfortable days. The main downside: The first rain later in the month.
- What is the weather like in Tenerife in October?
- Average highs are around 26°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 19 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Warm, mostly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C).
- Is Tenerife crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Tenerife in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. 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 (this month). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
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Warm sea and comfortable days.
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