October weather forecast
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

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A beautiful park, oceans, and mountains beyond the lovely Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, located n the stunning Canary Islands
A beautiful park, oceans, and mountains beyond the lovely Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, located n the stunning Canary Islands

Weather in October

As October rolls in, Santa Cruz de Tenerife starts feeling the early winter chill. The fall season manifests with noticeably shorter days and lowering temperatures. Rainfall sees a significant increase, peaking at 19mm (0.75"), and residents start to trade beach days for cozier indoor activities. Despite the change in weather, October still shines with a decent 9.1 hours of sunshine each day. The transition into November witnesses a further drop in temperatures, increased rainfall, and less daily sunshine hours.

Temperature

Santa Cruz de Tenerife sees the highest average temperatures during the months of August and October, peaking at 23°C (73.4°F).

Humidity

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in October, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

September and October, with an average sea temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Note: Swimming in 23.7°C (74.7°F) water can be enjoyable based on one's cold tolerance and conditions like sunshine, wind, and ambient temperature. (Olympic swimmers compete in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 19:50 WEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:20 WET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from WEST to WET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 01:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from WET to WEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

June through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be attentive! The UV exposure is heightened with reflections from sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the warmest period comes during August and October, when the average high-temperature touches 23°C (73.4°F).

What is the average October temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is 23°C (73.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 21.6°C (70.9°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in October?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in October, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

What months are the sea warmest in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

September and October, with an average sea temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

What is the water temperature in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, in October, the average water temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23.7°C (74.7°F).

How many hours of daylight does Santa Cruz de Tenerife have in October?

In October, the average day length in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 11h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 19:50 WEST. On the last day of the month, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:20 WET.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and the time zone changes from WEST to WET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 01:00.

How long on average sun shines in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The average sunshine duration in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The months with the highest UV index are June through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average temperature in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average high temperature in October: 23°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and October (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 21.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average pressure in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average pressure in October: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1016.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average wind speed in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average wind speed in October: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (22.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average humidity in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average rainfall in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average rainfall in October: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (25mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June and July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average rainfall days in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average sea temperature in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in October: 23.7°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are September and October (23.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (19.3°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average sunshine days in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average UV index in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average cloud cover in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in October: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in October
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average visibility in October - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

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