A British man living in Tenerife recently went viral after posting a video on social media that captured what the island actually looks like in the middle of February. Known online as @tenerifefirstexcursions, he walked through a tourist area of the island while the on-screen caption confirmed the temperature was sitting at a pleasant 75°F. Since travel packages tend to spike dramatically in price during school holiday periods, his clip quickly resonated with people looking for a sun-soaked getaway without the summer price tag. British media picked up the story, spreading the message that the Canary Islands are well worth visiting outside the peak season.
In the video, the man made it clear that conditions were near ideal. “No wind at all. The sea is a little wavy, but near the shore the weather is fantastic. Blue sky, sun, palm trees, everything as it should be,” he said. He also added an encouraging note for anyone planning a trip, saying: “If you’re already in Tenerife, you’ve timed it perfectly. And if you’re just arriving, you’ll have a great time.” The clip drew a flood of comments from people who were clearly envious or excitedly counting down to their own trips.
Plenty of viewers jumped into the comments to share their plans. “Arriving in two weeks, can’t wait,” one user wrote, while another chimed in with “We’re coming on Thursday, there will be ten of us for a 50th birthday celebration.” Someone already on the island summed up the conditions in just a few words: “It’s so hot I got sunburned today.” Even first-time visitors weighed in, with one person writing that they were arriving the following Friday and could barely wait to see sunshine again.
@tenerifefirstexcursions It doesn’t get much better for weather in Feb 😉 #TenerifeFirstExcursions #Tenerife #CostaAdeje #LasAmericas ♬ original sound – Tenerife First Excursions
Tenerife enjoys a famously mild climate throughout the entire year, which is a big part of why it draws visitors in every season. In winter, daytime highs typically hover around 68°F, gradually climbing as the year progresses. The warmest stretch comes in July and August, when average temperatures reach around 81 to 82°F, before easing off slightly toward the end of the year. This consistency makes it one of the most reliably sunny destinations accessible from Europe regardless of the month.
According to Holidays Extra, the best combination of good weather and reasonable prices tends to fall in spring and autumn, particularly in March, April, May, and then again in October and November, with the exception of the Easter holiday window. During those months, temperatures rarely dip below 64°F, which makes the island comfortable for walking, hiking, and sightseeing, while the beaches are noticeably quieter than in the summer rush. July and August, along with Easter and the Christmas and New Year period, bring the largest crowds and the highest accommodation costs, aligning with school vacation schedules.
Summer is a natural draw for those chasing nightlife, beach parties, and music festivals, while February pulls in a different kind of visitor. The island hosts one of its most celebrated annual events that month, a massive carnival that is frequently described as one of the largest in the entire world. Those who prioritize a lively atmosphere are likely to spend more, while travelers seeking peace and quiet tend to find much better value.
Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and sits off the northwestern coast of Africa, which explains its subtropical climate. The island is dominated by Mount Teide, a volcanic peak that stands at 12,198 feet and is the highest point in Spain and the third tallest volcanic structure on Earth measured from its oceanic base. The Canary Islands as a whole are an autonomous community of Spain and use the euro as currency, though the islands operate under a special low-tax economic zone that keeps prices on goods like fuel and alcohol noticeably lower than on the Spanish mainland. Tenerife itself is divided into two distinct climate zones by the central mountain range, with the north tending to be greener and cloudier, and the south being drier and sunnier, which is why most tourist resorts are concentrated in the southern part of the island.
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