Tenerife weather in January
At the Tenerife South reference point, the 1991–2020 mean air temperature for January is 17.8 °C. That is a climate average, not a forecast for this January or a reading for every part of the island.
Mean air temperature
17.8 °C
Approximate monthly precipitation
25 mm
Reference area
Tenerife South
How January compares with nearby months
At this model point, January ranks 11 of 12 for warmth and 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December | 19.0 °C | about 31 mm |
| January | 17.8 °C | about 25 mm |
| February | 17.5 °C | about 22 mm |
The difference from December to January is -1.2 °C; February has a model mean of 17.5 °C. A particular week can be warmer, cooler, wetter or drier.
For a second Tenerife reference point, the north-coast model mean is 17.1 °C in January. This comparison helps show why a single figure cannot describe the entire island, especially its mountains.
A practical January 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 × 31 days. Current forecast: AEMET.