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Tenerife Weather in August, Canary Islands

Tenerife Averages August

TENERIFE AVERAGES FOR AUGUST

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    24°C
    75°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    28°C
    82°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    20°C
    68°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    25°C
    78°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    24°C
    76°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    23°C
    73°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    10 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    1 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    3 mm
  • What is Chance of Rain?
    This is based on historical weather data, how many days has it rained in the past during this month over a period of years of recorded weather

    Chance of Rain

    2 %
  • What is Chance of Cloudy Day?
    This is based on the sunshine hours per day minus the daylight hours, if the sunshine hours are less than half of the daylight hours, it is labeled a cloudy day

    Chance of Cloudy Day

    2 %

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What's the weather like in Tenerife in August

Temperature

Alongside September, August is one of the hottest months of the year for TenerifeCanary Islands, when clear blue skies, sunshine and high temperatures are almost guaranteed every day. At this time of year, the average temperature for the island is 24⁰C, created by average highs of 28⁰C during the daytime and average lows of 20⁰C during the night.

Temperature and weather can vary quite significantly between the north and south of Tenerife. In the north of the island, such as in Puerto de La Cruz, the weather is generally slightly cooler and cloudier than it is in the south, such as in Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas. This means that if you're after the highest temperatures and most sunshine hours possible, you're best off holidaying in Tenerife South in August. However, if you prefer milder temperatures during your summer holidays, consider staying in Tenerife North in August instead.

In August, daily averages increase as the month progresses. During the first ten days, daily averages are constant at 22⁰C. They jump up to 23⁰C for the following week, before fluctuating between 22⁰C and 24⁰C until the end of the month. This makes the final week of August the hottest time to visit Tenerife.

Highs and Lows

The highest temperature ever recorded in Tenerife in August is 44.3⁰C, which was registered at Tenerife South Airport on August 17th 1988. The lowest temperature ever recorded on the island during this month is 1.2⁰C, which was registered on August 22nd 1952 in Izaña.

If you're not a fan of high temperatures and would rather visit Tenerife when the island is a bit cooler, consider holidaying in June or October, when the average temperature is 21⁰C-22⁰C.

Rain

Tenerife receives hardly any rainfall at all in August, when the probability of precipitation increases as the month develops. In Tenerife North, the chance of rainfall begins at 17% on August 1st and drops down to 15% by August 13th before rising up to 18% by August 31st. In Tenerife South, the likelihood of rainfall begins at 2% on August 1st and climbs up to 5% by August 31st.

Across the month, Tenerife as a whole is subject to an average of 3mm of rainfall, all of which falls on a single day. The most common types of precipitation you can expect to see if you holiday on the island at this time of year are drizzle, light rain and moderate rain.

Highs and Lows

The highest monthly rainfall ever recorded in Tenerife in August is 56.5mm, which was registered at Izaña during August 2005. The 18th of that month was declared the wettest August day ever, when 29.1mm of rainfall fell on a single day. Moreover, the maximum number of wet days Tenerife has ever experienced in August is 18, which was registered at Tenerife North Airport during August 1982.

Average Sunshine Hours

During August, Tenerife enjoys an average of nine hours of daily sunshine, alongside median cloud coverage which increases in the south and decreases in the north as the month progresses. In Tenerife South, cloud coverage begins at 23% on August 1st and steadily rises up to 31% by August 31st. In Tenerife North, cloud coverage begins at 41% on August 1st, drops down to 38% by August 13th and rises up to 40% by August 31st.

Average Sea Temperatures

Thanks to Tenerife's year-round mild temperatures, the sea is almost always warm enough for swimming in. In August, the average sea temperature for the waters around the island is 23⁰C.

Humidity

The relative humidity for Tenerife in August averages at 68%, ranging between 50% (mildly humid) and 90% (very humid), rarely falling below 20% (dry) or reaching as high as 100% (very humid).

In Tenerife North, the air is driest around August 1st, when the relative humidity drops below 61% (mildly humid) three days out of four, whilst it's at its most humid around August 11th, when it rises above 88% (very humid) three days out of four. In Tenerife South, the air is driest around August 2nd, when the relative humidity falls below 60% (mildly humid) three days out of four, whilst it's at its most humid around August 10th when it rises about 78% (humid) three days out of four.

Wind

Over the course of an average August in Tenerife, typical wind speeds range between 1 m/s (light air) and 11 m/s (strong breeze), rarely rising above 13 m/s (strong breeze). The highest average wind speed of 7 m/s (moderate breeze) occurs around August 1st, when the average daily maximum wind speed is 9 m/s (fresh breeze).

The lowest average wind speed of 6 m/s (moderate breeze) happens around August 31st, when the average daily maximum wind speed is 8 m/s (fresh breeze). The strongest wind ever registered in Tenerife in August is 30.3 m/s, which was recorded in Izaña on August 7th 2006.

Weather Hazards

Calimas

Although calimas can occur during any month of the year in Tenerife, they're particularly bad when they happen during summer especially in August. Whilst cool trade winds normally blow over the island in a north easterly direction, a calima occurs when they blow in directly from the east. When the winds blow in this way, they cross over the Sahara Desert in northern Africa first, picking up hot sand-filled air which they bring over to Tenerife with them. When a calima is underway, temperatures can rise up to 10⁰C hotter than normal and visibility is can be very low.

Whenever a calima affects the island, the Canary Island MET office issues a weather alert. On August 11th 2010, the MET office did just that, when a yellow alert was put in place for the south, east and west of Tenerife until August 31st. During this time, highs of up to 37⁰C were recorded in the shade, alongside intense gusts of wind of up to 21 m/s.

Forest Fires

August 2013 was one of the worst months for calimas in the Canary Islands. During this month, Tenerife and the other islands where affected by so many calimas that forest fires were rife in the mountainous regions. Despite the MET office issuing a warning for everyone to stay clear of at-risk zones from August 14th, August 15th saw multiple forest fires in the Teide National Park which were largely caused by carelessness. Thankfully, these fires were kept under control and put out by a water plane on loan from the Spanish mainland.

Don't let the possibility of forest fires put you off visiting Tenerife in August. When they occur, they're always limited to the inland parts of the island which are covered by thick brush that acts as tinder. The resorts around the coastline are always safe and are never affected by fire.

Tenerife Hotels in August

H10 Conquistador

H10 Conquistador is situated at Playa de las Americas, extremely close to the neighbouring beach. The hotel consists of three pools (one designed for children), tennis court, boutique and laundry service. There is also complimentary WiFi throughout. With an excellent range of bars and restaurants, ranging from Asian, Italian and Steakhouse, guests are spoiled for choice on site. With a recent refurbishment, H10 Conquistador consists of a modern and light design, with details respecting the coastal location. Make the most of the onsite gym, as well as the health and beauty centre.

Alta Montana Hotel

Alta Montaña Hotel is perfect for holidaymakers looking for rustic accommodation in Tenerife away from the normal apartment complexes and hotels in the tourist resorts. Located in Vilaflor the highest village in Spain this brightly-coloured hotel is surrounded by dense pine forest and overlooks the beaches of the south. There are 15 rustic rooms within the hotel, each of which features a double bed, TV, complete bathroom and large terrace which opens out onto the garden.

There are many outdoor terraces within the hotel grounds for guests to relax on, plus a swimming pool, reading room, TV room and traditional restaurant which serves up typical Canarian cuisine made from products sourced in the hotel's own garden. Thanks to its mountainous location, there is loads to do in the local area, from hiking and star gazing to horse riding and nature photography.

Fanabe Costa Sur

If you want a more typical Tenerife holiday experience, consider staying at Fañabe Costa Sur. Based in Fañabe on the coast of South Tenerife, this four-star hotel is surrounded by a plethora of bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and mini markets, making it ideal for families who want to be close to important amenities. Playa Fañabe beach is also just a 15-minute walk away downhill.

The hotel is comprised of 413 rooms of 32m2-35m2 divided between double, accessible and family categories. Each room is decorated in warm orange and red tones, with a huge bed, sofa bed, flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning, complete bathroom with hairdryer and furnished balcony or terrace, many of which have pool views.

Junior suites are much larger (52m2-70m2) and are decorated in a more luxurious way. Onsite dining options include the international Adeje Buffet with all-you-can-eat food, Drago Disco and Hall Bar-Café both of which host live entertainment, and the Pool Snack Bar Restaurant and Roof Terrace which both serve tapas and light bites during the day.

Other services and facilities include three swimming pools, daytime and evening family-friendly entertainment, kids club and mini disco for children 4-12 years old, games room, free WiFi access throughout the hotel, souvenir shops, mini market, gym with multi-sports court and mini golf course. There's also a new wellness centre where guests can enjoy individual beauty treatments, body therapies and massages.

Playaolid Suites & Apartments

For something more affordable check out Playaolid Suites & Apartments. Also located in Fañabe, this three-star hotel is just 700m away from Playa Fañabe beach and the lining promenade full of eateries, bars, souvenir shops and minimarkets. There are 183 apartments of 42m2 and 19 studios of 38m2, all of which are decorated in stylish black, white and grey tones with a complete kitchen, dining room, living room with flat-screen TV and furnished terrace or balcony.

All studios and apartments are set inside a large orange-shaded block which overlooks the hotel's two swimming pools, Jacuzzi, solarium and pool bar that serves drinks and snacks throughout the day. Other onsite amenities and services include an international buffet restaurant, bar which hosts karaoke sessions, paid WiFi access in public areas, children's play area and organised family entertainment.

Hotel Aguamarina Golf

Golf del Sur is the perfect place to stay for a golfing holiday in Tenerife and Hotel Aguamarina Golf is one of the top-rated hotels in the resort. This four-star hotel is situated directly next to the weekly market which takes place every Friday and the 18-hole Amarilla Golf golf course. The 18-hole Golf del Sur golf course is about 1km away and there's a promenade within a five-minute walk of the hotel where you'll find many international bars and restaurants.

The hotel forms part of a joint complex with a three-key apartments building and features four large lagoon-style swimming pools and a fitness centre with sauna and tennis courts. There are also three restaurants plus one poolside bar where each night's entertainment is held, a minimarket and paid WiFi access in public zones. Accommodation comes in the form of single, double and triple rooms, each of which has air conditioning, satellite TV, complete bathroom and private balcony overlooking the swimming pool, sea or golf course.

Hotel Don Manolito

If you'd rather stay in the north of Tenerife, take a look at Hotel Don Manolito. Found in Puerto de La Cruz's Old Town, this hotel is just a four-minute walk away from Playa Jardín beach and the harbour which is lined by fish restaurants, Canarian bars and all kinds of shops. There are 92 single and double rooms within the hotel, each of which is decorated with sophisticated dark wooden furniture and features a complete bathroom with bath and shower, large bed, satellite TV and balcony or terrace.

Breakfast is included in the price of the room, with the option to upgrade to half-board basis at an extra cost. Onsite facilities and services include a fitness centre with sauna, international buffet restaurant open for breakfast and dinner and casual bar with open-air terrace. Although there is no swimming pool within the hotel's grounds, the swimming pools of Parque Martianez are just a 15-minute walk away.

Tenerife Beach for August

Playa la Pinta

If you're searching for a family-friendly beach, Playa La Pinta might be just what you're looking for. Situated in Playa de Las Americas, this beach is lined by a short promenade where you'll find many international restaurants, cafes, cocktail lounges and souvenirs shops, providing you with everything you need for a day at the beach. The golden sands here are peppered with sun loungers and parasols available to hire, plus showers, toilets and a lifeguard service.

The sea is protected by a long rocky breakwater on one side and a harbour on the other, which means it never sees strong waves and is always safe enough for swimming. There is an inflatable play area a few metres off the coast where, for a small price, children can enjoy slides, bridges, climbing walls and other challenges under the supervision of a lifeguard.

El Medano Beach

El Médano beach is the perfect place to practise wind-based water sports. Located within the resort of El Médano, this black sandy beach stretches on for several kilometres, with the westernmost part of the beach being the best place for kitesurfing and windsurfing. The southernmost tip of Tenerife enjoys almost constant winds, which means that no matter when you visit this beach, conditions will almost always be optimal for this kind of sport.

Here, waves can come in from any direction, although wind speeds are generally around the 4 m/s 6 m/s mark, with gusts of around 7 m/s. Waves are usually around 1m tall, but since the sea is almost always occupied by a huge number of local water sport enthusiasts, water sports here are not worth attempting unless you know what you're doing. The easterly side of El Médano beach is much calmer, making it more suited to swimmers and sunbathers.

Bars and Restaurants

El Taller Seve Diaz

El Taller Seve Diaz, Puerto de la Cruz is highly regarded as being one of, if not the, best place for delicious and authentic Spanish cuisine on the Island. Booking is highly advised due to the restaurant catering up to 30 covers. Excellent and refined dishes, with a modern touch on classic favourites, and welcoming and attentive staff. The tuna tartare is a must try, as well as the roasted suckling pig. Reasonably prices menu, however the ambience and attention to detail makes this restaurant even better than great value for money!

First Love

First Love in Playa de Las Americas is a top pick when it comes to Italian cuisine in Tenerife. Located just off Playa de Las Vistas beach, this casual, cosy restaurant offers a small menu of popular Italian dishes, from lasagne and carbonara to chocolate soufflé and tiramisu. All the meals are homemade and the Italian platter to share starter comes highly recommended. There is also a superb wine list, with several local and Italian wines to choose from. What keeps diners coming back for more is the friendly atmosphere which makes you feel like you're dining in someone's house, not a restaurant.

The Theatre Cabaret Bar

Head to The Theatre Cabaret Bar in San Eugenio if you're looking for some lively evening entertainment. This venue hosts a top selection of tribute acts, theatre-style shows and music performances every single evening, including regular karaoke sessions. The compare Roxy Risque also performs a drag act several times each week. Live entertainment generally starts about 10pm, but you'll need to get there for 9pm if you want to make sure you can get a seat. The bar has recently started serving cheap and cheerful pub-style food throughout the daytime and early evening, too.

Things to do in Tenerife in August

Loro Parque

Loro Parque has been voted the best animal zoo in Europe and the third best in the world by TripAdvisor, making it a must-visit during your holiday in Tenerife. This popular attraction is home to the largest dolphinarium in Europe where shows take place four times each day, as well as the largest collection of parrots in the world there are more than 4,000 birds of 350 different species and sub-species, big cats, reptiles, monkeys and marine life.

Other park highlights include the walk-through aquarium with various species of shark, the sea lion show which takes place five times a day, the orca show performed three times a day and the children's play area, with man-made trees, suspended bridges, slides and an orca train. Loro Parque is open every day from 8.30am until 6.45pm.

Basilisca de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria

If you prefer more historical and cultural attractions, consider visiting Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in the town of Candelaria on the north eastern coast of Tenerife. This large church overlooks a rocky beach and is close to nine huge statues of Guanche warriors. Inside the basilica are several mural paintings representing angels and various of Canarian saints. The focal point is the statue of the Virgin placed in a balcony room above the altar, which can be reached by a side staircase.

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