WEATHER IN APRIL IN TENERIFE

The weather in April in Tenerife can be compared to a warm and sunny spring in the Low Countries. Those traveling to Tenerife in April are naturally interested in the climatological conditions and the weather that adorns this subtropical region.

To give this article a realistic form, we need to consult the meteorological institute and sift through the long-term averages.

Tenerife, as the largest island of the Canary Islands, enjoys a subtropical climate with mild temperatures throughout the year. The month of April shows some differences in temperature and precipitation between the northern and southern parts of the island. The nature reserve Las Cañadas, Parque Natural del Teide, and the Teide itself are part of a climate that is only active in high mountain ranges.

The data we publish in this article are long-term averages, so it’s possible that the figures may be slightly higher or lower, but there won’t be significant differences.

Temperature

The daily maximum temperatures hover around 23°C, rarely dropping below 20°C or exceeding 26°C.
The daily minimum temperatures are around 17°C, rarely falling below 15°C or exceeding 19°C.

For reference, on August 19, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Tenerife typically range from 22°C to 28°C, while on February 8, the coldest day of the year, they range from 15°C to 21°C.

Cloudiness

In April, Tenerife has a cloudiness level that essentially remains constant, and the percentage of time that the sky is cloudy or mostly cloudy stays around 24% throughout the month.
The clearest day of the month is April 7, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 77% of the time.

For reference, on November 15, the most cloudy day of the year, the chance of cloudiness or mostly cloudy is 38%, while on July 18, the clearest day of the year, the chance of clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies is 98%.

Precipitation

In Tenerife, the chance of a wet day in April gradually decreases, starting at 5% at the beginning of the month and ending at 2% at the end of the month. A wet day is one with at least 1 millimeter per m2 or 1 liter per m3 of precipitation.
The average rainfall over a 31-day period in April in Tenerife is essentially constant, staying around 5 millimeters, and seldom exceeding 21 millimeters.

For reference, the highest chance of a wet day in the year is 11% on December 29, and the lowest chance is -0% on June 21.

Sunlight

In April, the length of the day increases by 46 minutes, resulting in an average daily increase of 1 minute and 35 seconds, and a weekly increase of 11 minutes and 6 seconds. The shortest day of the month is April 1, with 12 hours and 28 minutes of daylight, and the longest day is April 30, with 13 hours and 14 minutes of daylight.

The last sunrise of the month in Tenerife is at 7:55 AM on April 1, and the earliest sunrise is 30 minutes earlier at 7:26 AM on April 30. The earliest sunset is at 8:24 PM on April 1, and the latest sunset is 16 minutes later at 8:40 PM on April 30.

For reference, on June 20, the longest day of the year, the sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets 13 hours and 57 minutes later at 9:06 PM, while on December 21, the shortest day of the year, the sun rises at 7:54 AM and sets 10 hours and 21 minutes later at 6:14 PM.

Humidity

We base the comfort level of humidity on the dew point, as this determines whether sweat will evaporate from the skin, cooling the body. At lower dew points, it feels drier, while at higher dew points, it feels more humid. Unlike temperature, which can vary significantly between day and night, the dew point usually changes more slowly, so even if the temperature drops at night, a humid day will generally also lead to a humid night.
The chance of any given day in Tenerife in April being humid remains nearly constant, around 0%. The lowest chance of a muggy day in April is 0% on April 10.

For reference, on August 30, the muggiest day of the year, it is muggy 45% of the time, while on January 14, the least muggy day of the year, it is 0% of the time.

Wind

This section covers the average hourly wind speed across a large area (speed and direction) at 10 meters above the ground. Wind at a specific location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction can vary more than hourly averages.
The average hourly wind speed in Tenerife gradually decreases in April, from 20.8 kilometers per hour to 19.8 kilometers per hour throughout the month.
The average hourly wind direction in Tenerife in April is predominantly from the north, with a peak percentage of 79% on April 30.

For reference, on July 16, the windiest day of the year, the average daily wind speed is 25.4 kilometers per hour, while on October 6, the calmest day of the year, the average daily wind speed is 16.7 kilometers per hour.

Sea temperature

Tenerife lies in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, which acts as a radiator and is responsible for the warmer temperatures in coastal areas. After the cooler winter months, the sea temperature drops to its absolute minimum. Starting in April, the surface temperature begins to rise, reaching nearly 24°C by October 1.

On April 1, the surface temperature is 19°C, rising to 20°C by April 30. The average surface water temperature in Tenerife in April remains essentially constant, staying around 19°C throughout the month.

Solar energy

This section covers the total daily shortwave solar energy reaching the Earth’s surface over a wide area, accounting for seasonal variations in day length, the sun’s elevation above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric constituents. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation.
The average daily incident shortwave solar energy in Tenerife gradually increases in April, rising by 0.7 kWh, from 6.7 kWh to 7.5 kWh by the end of the month.

Topography

For the purposes of this report, the geographical coordinates of Tenerife are: latitude: 28.330°, longitude: -16.510°, and elevation: 0 meters.
The topography within a 3-kilometer radius of Tenerife is essentially flat, with a maximum elevation change of 0 meters and an average elevation of 0 meters above sea level.
The area within a 3-kilometer radius of Tenerife is covered by trees (60%) and shrubs (40%); within a 16-kilometer radius by trees (29%) and shrubs (28%); and within an 80-kilometer radius by water (88%).

Sources

This report illustrates the typical climate in Tenerife, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model data reconstructions from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 2016.
Anyone interested in reading the detailed report (in Spanish) can find it HERE.
The weather in April in Tenerife is a positive boost. You can read how many hours of sunshine Tenerife receives in our article DAYLIGHT IN TENERIFE.

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