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Tenerife Island in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Tenerife Island in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Tenerife Island in January 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Tenerife Island in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +41°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 rainy days and 24 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Tenerife Island;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tenerife Island has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Tenerife Island in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tenerife Island for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +41°F with a maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +39°F.

Is Tenerife Island warm or cold in January?

Tenerife Island is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +43°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Tenerife Island, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Tenerife Island in January

Tenerife Island weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+43°F+41°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+23°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+55°F+55°F
Rainfall
46 mm24 mm21 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%73%73%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
8911
Cloudy days
201915
Rainy days
321
Snowy days
011

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +43°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 46 mm to 24 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 8 to 9.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Tenerife Island in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tenerife Island is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Tenerife Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 11 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Tenerife Island, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tenerife Island wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 10% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Tenerife Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 13 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Tenerife Island.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Tenerife Island?

This is the weather in Tenerife Island in January 2023:
1 January
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+51°F
2 January
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+50°F
3 January
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+46°F
4 January
☀️
+46°F
5 January
☁️
+40°F
6 January
☁️
+37°F
7 January
☁️
+38°F
8 January
☁️
+42°F
9 January
☁️
+43°F
10 January
🌧️
+40°F
11 January
☀️
+40°F
12 January
☀️
+41°F
13 January
☀️
+42°F
14 January
☀️
+46°F
15 January
☀️
+45°F
16 January
☁️
+44°F
17 January
🌧️
+40°F
18 January
☀️
+40°F
19 January
☁️
+44°F
20 January
☁️
+45°F
21 January
🌧️
+41°F
22 January
☁️
+41°F
23 January
☁️
+42°F
24 January
☁️
+41°F
25 January
☁️
+36°F
26 January
🌨️
+35°F
27 January
🌨️
+37°F
28 January
🌨️
+34°F
29 January
☀️
+38°F
30 January
☀️
+38°F
31 January
☀️
+39°F
In January 2023 Tenerife Island had 13 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tenerife Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tenerife Island in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2023 (+44°F) and the highest in 2016 (+54°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tenerife Island in January:

Is January a good time to visit Tenerife Island?

January is a really good time to go to Tenerife Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tenerife Island.

Can you sunbathe in Tenerife Island in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Tenerife Island rainy in January?

Tenerife Island is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tenerife Island in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tenerife Island in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Tenerife Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tenerife Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.