Regional variation. Like other Canary Islands, Tenerife's weather is clearly defined between the north and south. Mount Teide is a dormant volcano in the middle of the island and divides the two halves. In the north, the climate is wetter and cooler, which means it attracts fewer tourists.
What is the wettest part of Tenerife?
north TenerifeConsequently, north Tenerife is more humid with heavier rainfall, while the south stays hot and sunny most of the time. Due to the trade winds, the climate in Tenerife is also relatively mild with lower average temperatures than what you'd normally expect at these latitudes.
Does it rain a lot in North Tenerife?
Which Canary Island gets most rain?
La Gomera is one of the wettest islands in the archipelago. Its climate is subtropical with temperatures that vary between 16ºC and 28ºC.
Can you drink tap water in North Tenerife?
Can you drink the tap water in Tenerife? People in the Canary Islands tend to buy bottled water because much of the tap water here is desalinated sea water – it's safe to drink but not particularly pleasant taste-wise.
Where is the sunniest place on Tenerife?
The sunniest part of the north coast is Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal and Tacoronte that lead the way to Santa Cruz, also located on the northeast corner of Tenerife: all of them with about 2900 hours of sunshine.