Tenerife weather in February
At the Tenerife South reference point, the 1991–2020 mean air temperature for February is 17.5 °C. That is a climate average, not a forecast for this February or a reading for every part of the island.
Mean air temperature
17.5 °C
Approximate monthly precipitation
22 mm
Reference area
Tenerife South
How February compares with nearby months
At this model point, February ranks 12 of 12 for warmth and 9 of 12 for lowest estimated monthly precipitation. The ranking is relative to this island reference point, not a guarantee of holiday conditions.
| Month | Mean air temperature | Estimated precipitation |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17.8 °C | about 25 mm |
| February | 17.5 °C | about 22 mm |
| March | 17.9 °C | about 18 mm |
The difference from January to February is -0.3 °C; March has a model mean of 17.9 °C. A particular week can be warmer, cooler, wetter or drier.
For a second Tenerife reference point, the north-coast model mean is 16.9 °C in February. This comparison helps show why a single figure cannot describe the entire island, especially its mountains.
A practical February plan
Pair a south-coast beach day with a separate visit to Teide or Anaga instead of expecting the same conditions everywhere.
The north and the high Teide area can feel very different from the south coast; compare locations before packing for a day trip. Check an up-to-date forecast before travelling and the beach flags before entering the water. These air-temperature figures do not tell you sea temperature, wind speed or whether swimming is safe.
Other months with detailed guides
Data: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, MERRA-2, 1991–2020, accessed 2026-09-29. Modelled gridded averages at one coastal coordinate; rainfall total is daily mean × 28 days. Current forecast: AEMET.