Winter holidays in the Canary isles are amongst the favourite places for sunseekers, with average maximum temperatures
a pleasant 21 °C (70 °F) throughout coupled with about six hours of sunshine. In the South of Tenerife there are 21 dry days each month during the winter months of December, January and February. The North of Tenerife Island can be a lot cooler

A good option for winter holidays is Tenerife, where temperatures remain consistently pleasant through the winter months. Average daily temperatures in Tenerife and Gran Canaria are in the low 70s, with around six hours of sunshine a day and about six rainy days a month. With a year round balmy climate, a hugely diverse landscape and a fantastic array of activities, its no wonder Tenerife has become such a popular year-round destination. However, whilst it CAN rain, especially in November, these days are more likely to come in mere pairs and if it happens, there are still plenty of places to see ...

In the winter you'll find the temperature hovering around 15°C at night before it reaches 21°C during the day. The southern parts of Tenerife can be almost 5°C cooler at night than the northern parts of Tenerife. Frosts occur frequently over most parts of Tenerife during the winter at higher elevations. If you're thinking of travelling up to elevations around 2000 metres then you can expect much lower temperatures. The temperatures will drop below freezing at night and will rise to a maximum of around 9°C during the day. You need to travel above 2000 metres above-sea-level to see any snow falling in Tenerife.

Tenerife is a perfect all year round holiday destination with dark volcanic sands, long golden beaches, banana plantations and the famous Mount Teide. The climate is hot in the summer and warm in the winter, and the island is alive with colour and excitement all year round, making Tenerife the perfect choice for spending lazy days on the beach or exploring the exotic interior of the island. Lush vegetation and a rocky coastline characterise the north of the island, whilst the south has a lunar landscape with volcanic sand beaches. The popular resorts of Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, Puerto de Santiago and Puerto de la Cruz provide an ever improving range of amenities, with beautiful man-made golden sand beaches ...