INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Tenerife Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:58 (Atlantic/Canary)
Spain · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
23.9°C
75.0°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 (Atlantic/Canary). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.6°C above
The typical November average is 23.3°C (73.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 24.3°C, versus 24.6°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Tenerife has exposed and sheltered coasts. Water temperature can be similar while wind and waves differ, so check the forecast for the exact beach.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Tenerife, typical monthly averages range from about 20.2°C (68.4°F) in February to 24.3°C (75.7°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Tenerife has been 24.6°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Tenerife, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6–21.3°C | 21.0°C / 69.8°F |
| February | 19.9–20.6°C | 20.2°C / 68.4°F |
| March | 20.1–20.6°C | 20.4°C / 68.7°F |
| April | 20.3–21.1°C | 20.7°C / 69.3°F |
| May | 21.1–21.7°C | 21.4°C / 70.5°F |
| June | 22.1–23.3°C | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
| July | 22.6–24.5°C | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
| August | 23.7–24.5°C | 24.1°C / 75.4°F |
| September | 23.8–25.0°C | 24.3°C / 75.7°F |
| October | 23.7–25.2°C | 24.3°C / 75.7°F |
| November | 22.8–24.1°C | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
| December | 21.3–22.8°C | 22.1°C / 71.8°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (28.46, -16.62). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Tenerife in January
Typical January water temperature near Tenerife is 21.0°C (69.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.6–21.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: December 22.1°C · February 20.2°C.
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Tenerife in February
Typical February water temperature near Tenerife is 20.2°C (68.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.9–20.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: January 21.0°C · March 20.4°C.
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Tenerife in March
Typical March water temperature near Tenerife is 20.4°C (68.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.1–20.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: February 20.2°C · April 20.7°C.
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Tenerife in April
Typical April water temperature near Tenerife is 20.7°C (69.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.3–21.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: March 20.4°C · May 21.4°C.
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Tenerife in May
Typical May water temperature near Tenerife is 21.4°C (70.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.1–21.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 20.7°C · June 22.6°C.
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Tenerife in June
Typical June water temperature near Tenerife is 22.6°C (72.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–23.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 21.4°C · July 23.3°C.
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Tenerife in July
Typical July water temperature near Tenerife is 23.3°C (73.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.6–24.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 22.6°C · August 24.1°C.
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Tenerife in August
Typical August water temperature near Tenerife is 24.1°C (75.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.7–24.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 23.3°C · September 24.3°C.
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Tenerife in September
Typical September water temperature near Tenerife is 24.3°C (75.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.8–25.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 24.1°C · October 24.3°C.
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Tenerife in October
Typical October water temperature near Tenerife is 24.3°C (75.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.7–25.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 24.3°C · November 23.3°C.
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Tenerife in November
Typical November water temperature near Tenerife is 23.3°C (73.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.8–24.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 24.3°C · December 22.1°C.
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Tenerife in December
Typical December water temperature near Tenerife is 22.1°C (71.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.3–22.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: November 23.3°C · January 21.0°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 20.9°C / 69.6°F | 21.8°C / 71.3°F | 23.4°C / 74.1°F |
| July | 22.5°C / 72.5°F | 23.6°C / 74.4°F | 24.3°C / 75.7°F |
| August | 23.6°C / 74.5°F | 24.5°C / 76.0°F | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
| September | 24.3°C / 75.7°F | 24.9°C / 76.9°F | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| October | 24.3°C / 75.7°F | 24.8°C / 76.6°F | 25.5°C / 77.9°F |
| November | 23.7°C / 74.7°F | 24.1°C / 75.5°F | 24.4°C / 75.9°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3838 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Tenerife
Canary island with volcanic reefs, turtles at El Puertito and warm Atlantic water.
- Area
- Canary Islands
Tenerife Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Tenerife today?
The current sea surface temperature near Tenerife is 23.9°C (75.0°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Tenerife?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 24.3°C (75.7°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Tenerife?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 20.2°C (68.4°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Tenerife today?
At 23.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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