Most suitable times to plan a family vacation on the Canary Islands are between March and May and from September to November. Winter and summer are the seasons that allure loads of tourists to the Canary Islands, which make accommodations a bit expensive. However, in spring and fall, the Canaries continue to offer the same pleasant weather as the peak seasons, if we exclude the tourist crowds.
Best Times to Spend Your Vacations on The Canary Islands
December to February
The Canaries are famous for receiving a flock of Europeans who look for an escape from cold in the winter months. The islands receive lots of older tourists during these months, those wanting to bask in warm weather, despite knowing that it may be too cold for sunbathing. Average temperatures in the Canary Islands hover between 15C to 21C (60F to 71F) and make them a perfect choice for pleasant strolls along stunning beaches.
Winters also ushers in The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, held each February in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the largest of the Canary Islands, and attracts tourists from all over the world. It’s modelled after Brazil’s vibrant festival and considered the world’s second-best Carnival in the world. If we talk about the influx of tourism and festivals in the Canary Islands, you may face trouble securing accommodations- or at least affordable ones. So, it advised that plan your vacation at least several months in advance.
Key Events:
- Carnaval de Tenerife (Tenerife, February)
- Lanzarote Marathon (Lanzarote, December)
- The Canary Islands Music Festival (All Islands, January-February)
March-May
The spring months are known as a sweet season for tourism and offer a break in the influx of tourists that alight upon the islands during winter and summer.
Although the week of Easter also experiences a burst of tourists, you can find affordable hotel rate during these months. Also, expect temperatures to range between the lower 60s to the lower 70s.
Key Events:
- Rally Islas Canarias (Gran Canaria, March)
- Semana Santa (All Islands, March or April
- Ironman Lanzarote (Lanzarote, May)
- Corpus Christi (All Islands, May-June)
June-August
Europeans, families, and college kids flock to the Canaries in the summer. Especially, during the August holiday. Temperatures rise to their highest during the span of these three months- daily highs in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, touch the 80s in August- the probability of rainfall is next to nothing.
Key Events:
- Corpus Christi (All Islands, May-June)
- Festival of Saint John (Tenerife & San Juan, June)
September – November
Fall happens to be another season in Tenerife where you can cherish the manifold charms of this archipelago of islands. And that too without facing hoarded tourists or increased hotel rates.
While, by this time, summer passes, the islands still offer best beach weather: Average temperatures drop from the low 80s to the mid-70s F between September to November. Also, you may experience a few rainy days during the season.
Key Events:
- Fiesta de San Andres (Tenerife, November)
Although the Canary Islands’ pleasant climate conditions give them the nickname ‘Islands of Eternal Spring’ and the visitors all year round weather, it’s wise to know the forecast of the place beforehand to avoid any hassle and mismanagement of things. Because we all know that bad weather can ruin all the fun and enjoyment of our vacations.
