Tenerife in September
Warm sea, calmer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Tenerife.
September has a warm sea and calmer beaches after the holidays.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–28°C
- Hot and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Warm sea and fewer people.
–Still hot early in the month.
My tip for September
Snorkel on calm mornings in the south.
- Beach
- Snorkeling
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Tenerife, 1st for weather, 4th for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
See all twelve months for TenerifeAlso good in September
Weather
Weather in Tenerife in September
In September Tenerife averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 7 mm of rain or snow over 1 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
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: AEMET (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 1981–2010). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tenerife in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Tenerife?
- September is the best month to visit Tenerife. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Tenerife overall (1 for weather, 4 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and fewer people. The main downside: Still hot early in the month.
- What is the weather like in Tenerife in September?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 7 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Hot and dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C).
- Is Tenerife crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Tenerife in September?
- 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.