Tenerife · Month comparison
November vs May
May ranks #1 overall vs November at #7. The sweet spot — 24C, near zero rain, schools still in session across most of Europe.
November
#7 of 12 months
Strong option
Quietest month with viable weather — 24C, half-empty resorts, and serious deals on long stays.
- ↑Lowest occupancy of the year — long-stay apartment rates negotiable down 50% on October
- ↑Hiking conditions in Anaga and Teno reset to perfect after summer baking — 18-22C and greening landscapes
May
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The sweet spot — 24C, near zero rain, schools still in session across most of Europe.
- ↑Driest month of the year (under 10mm rain) with low humidity and full sunshine
- ↑Hotels drop back 30-40% from Easter peaks — best value sunshine month before flights surge in June
| Factor | November | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 10 |
| Value score | 8 | 8 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 24°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 45mm | 8mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 9hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Wettest stretch of the year — Atlantic systems bring 2-3 storm days a week in the north
- ↓Sea drops to 21C and air cools fast after dark — pool days viable, beach days hit-and-miss
May trade-offs
- ↓Sea is still on the cool side at 20C — fine for swimming but no warmer than a UK August
- ↓North-coast trade winds at their windiest, making east-coast beaches better suited to kitesurfers than sunbathers
Scores compare months within Tenerife. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →