Tenerife, Spain: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Canary island with volcano Teide, beaches and mild winters. Best for: winter sun seekers, families, hikers.
The best months for vitamin D in Tenerife are April to February, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool in March.
Tenerife month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5.5 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| February | Good | 6.7 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 24°C | 1/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.1 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 22°C | 1/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 23°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.3 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 23°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 27°C | 1/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.0 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| October | Good | 6.8 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| November | Good | 5.8 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 26°C | 6/30 |
| December | Good | 4.8 h | 4.3 | 12 min | 23°C | 3/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Tenerife
Canary island with volcano Teide, beaches and mild winters. Long sandy beaches, lively resorts, late dinners and a siesta culture. July and August are hot and crowded; spring and autumn are calmer and good value. The Atlantic coast and the north are cooler and wetter.
In Tenerife afternoon highs average from 22°C in March to 27°C in August. The wettest month is November (about 6 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The biggest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife has Mount Teide in the middle, black-sand beaches in the north and sunny resort areas in the south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos). The south is the dry and sunny side. Because it lies at about 28 degrees north, it has some of the best winter UV of any European holiday island. Winter is also its high season.
Lush forests, exotic fauna and flora, deserts, mountains, volcanoes, beautiful coastlines and spectacular beaches (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Tenerife
When is the best time to visit Tenerife for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Tenerife are April to February, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Tenerife?
Afternoon highs average from 22°C in March to 27°C in August. The wettest month is November, with about 6 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Tenerife?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool in March.