WEATHER IN TENERIFE IN APRIL

The weather in Tenerife in April can be compared to a warm and sunny spring in the Low Countries with high temperatures. Anyone travelling to Tenerife in April is, of course, interested in the climatological conditions and the weather that characterises this subtropical region. To give this article a realistic shape, we must consult the meteorological institute and dig into long-term averages.

Tenerife, as the largest of the Canary Islands, has a subtropical climate with mild temperatures throughout the year. The month of April shows some differences in temperature and rainfall between the northern and southern parts of the island. The nature reserve Las Cañadas, the Teide National Park and Mount Teide itself are part of a climate type that only occurs in high mountain areas.

The data we publish in this article are long-term averages and therefore it is entirely possible that the figures may be slightly higher or lower, but major differences are unlikely.

Temperature

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

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

Cloud cover

In April, cloud cover in Tenerife remains essentially constant, with the percentage of time the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy staying around 24% throughout the month.
The clearest day of the month is April 7th, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 77% of the time.

For reference, on November 15th, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 38%, while on July 18th, 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 gradually decreases in April, starting at 5% at the beginning of the month and ending at 2% by the end. A rainy day is defined as a day with at least 1 millimetre per m² or 1 litre per m³ of precipitation.

The average rainfall over a 31-day rolling period in April in Tenerife is essentially constant, staying around 5 millimetres, and rarely exceeds 21 millimetres.

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

Sunlight

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

The latest sunrise of the month in Tenerife is at 7:55 a.m. on April 1st, and the earliest sunrise is 30 minutes earlier at 7:26 a.m. on April 30th. The earliest sunset is at 8:24 p.m. on April 1st, and the latest sunset is 16 minutes later at 8:40 p.m. on April 30th.

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

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. Lower dew points feel drier; higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which can vary significantly between night and day, the dew point changes more slowly, so a humid day is usually followed by a humid night.

The chance that a particular day in Tenerife in April is muggy remains essentially constant at around 0%. The lowest chance of a muggy day in April is 0% on April 10th.

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

Wind

This section covers the average hourly wind speed and direction over a large area at 10 metres above the ground. Wind at a specific location is strongly influenced by local topography and other factors; instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more than hourly averages.

The average hourly wind speed in Tenerife gradually decreases in April, from 20.8 kilometres per hour to 19.8 kilometres 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 30th.

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

Sea temperature

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

The surface water temperature on April 1st is 19 °C and rises to 20 °C by April 30th. The average surface water temperature in Tenerife in April is essentially constant, remaining around 19 °C throughout the month.

Solar energy

This section covers the total daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the earth’s surface over a large area, taking into account seasonal variations in day length, the elevation of the sun above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric components. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation.

The average daily incident shortwave solar energy in Tenerife gradually increases in April, with a gain of 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°
Elevation: 0 m

The topography within 3 kilometres of Tenerife is essentially flat, with a maximum elevation change of 0 metres and an average elevation of 0 metres above sea level.

The area within 3 kilometres of Tenerife is covered with trees (60%) and shrubs (40%); within 16 kilometres with trees (29%) and shrubs (28%); and within 80 kilometres with water (88%).

Sources

This article Weather in Tenerife in April illustrates the typical climate in Tenerife based on a statistical analysis of historical weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 2016.

Anyone wishing to read the detailed report (in Spanish) can find it HERE.
The weather in Tenerife in April is a true mood booster.

Guy Devos © Illustration
The weather in Tenerife in April ©