Tenerife weather in March

Spring sunshine with more hours of sun and very little rain. Expect average highs of 23.1°C, lows of 15.6°C, about 226 hours of sunshine and a sea temperature of 18–19°C in the south of the island.

Average high23.1°C
Average low15.6°C
Sunshine226 hrs
Rainy days2
Sea18–19°C
Sunset (mid-month)19:16

Averages from AEMET (Tenerife South airport, 1981–2010), a good guide for Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje. Sun times are calculated for Los Cristianos in Tenerife time. For today's forecast see Tenerife weather today.

What the weather feels like

Comfortably warm days and some of the clearest skies of the year. The sea is at its coolest.

Evenings out in March

Terrace weather returns on calm evenings; still bring a light layer. We already have 2 shows listed for March 2027, and more are added every day.

Sunrise and sunset in March

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
1 March07:3319:0711h 34m
15 March07:1819:1611h 58m
31 March07:5920:2412h 25m

For the best views, see our sunset spots guide.

What's on in Tenerife in March

See every show and event in March 2027 →

Useful guides for March

Los Cristianos Carnival: South Tenerife's Biggest CarnivalLos Cristianos carnival (Carnaval Internacional de Los Cristianos) guide: when it is, the Gran Coso parade, Carnaval de Día, the drag show, the Burial of the Sardine and tips.
Tenerife Events 2027: The Festival and Fiesta Calendar Month by MonthTenerife events 2027: confirmed carnival and public holiday dates plus Corpus Christi, San Juan, Candelaria and other fiestas, with what's still unconfirmed.
Mount Teide Guide: Cable Car, Summit Permits, Trails and What to ExpectMount Teide guide: cable car prices and hours, how to get the summit permit, the new 2026 trail booking rules and fines, altitude tips and how to get there.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is Tenerife hot in March?

In the south of Tenerife, March averages a high of 23.1°C and a low of 15.6°C. Spring sunshine with more hours of sun and very little rain.

Can you swim in the sea in Tenerife in March?

Yes, though the sea is refreshing rather than warm: around 18–19°C in March. Hotel pools are often heated in winter.

Does it rain in Tenerife in March?

The south averages 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) in March. The north of the island is wetter and cloudier all year.

What time is sunset in Tenerife in March?

In the south, the sun sets at about 19:07 on 1 March and 20:24 on 31 March (Tenerife time).

What should I wear in Tenerife in March in the evening?

Terrace weather returns on calm evenings; still bring a light layer.