Why Tenerife weather tools and graphics don't always apply.Tenerife weather tools and graphics so often seen in the Internet for the north are not to be relied upon, totally, for Tenerife North holidays. Especially, temperature graphics which are based on Spain weather are normally superficial because, they only give you temperatures and cloud conditions at Tenerife airports. Tenerife north airport, for instance, cannot be taken as a rule for weather in the whole north. Why is that so? All you have to do is use common sense when you never traveled from and to both Tenerife airports and do the following with below map:
Yes, you can close the directions indicator and can always open the page for it again, later. Step2: click 'Enlarge Map'... Look how open and exposed La Laguna location with its north airport is to clouds and winds most of which are cold as I know... This part of Tenerife is not an area with holiday resorts.
Play with the map tool to travel back the same way on the map and then follow the west coast and look at the protected La Orotava Valley with mountains in, virtually, a semi circle embracing the oldest Tenerife resort in the north... Doing this reveals more about its Tenerife weather.
Generally nice weather in Puerto Cruz even when a bit overcast...The weather in the bay (rincón) of Puerto de la Cruz La Orotava is not to be compared with weather by the north airport, although, Puerto Cruz is classified as Tenerife North.
Oldest resort off-line temperature indicator:There is a temperature indicator on a high pole by Puerto de la Cruz Titsa bus station. Whenever I am there during the day the temperature displayed is normally, always, around 24 degrees Celcius. Whenever I look at it the weather, indeed, feels this way.
Weather Santa Cruz:Now, observe the short distance between La Laguna Los Rodeos and the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife... Santa Cruz is classified Tenerife South which makes little sense when seen on the map. It's protected by the Anaga Heights and is open to warm trade winds. Its Tenerife weather is often the hottest on the island where people may suffer in many of its suburbs without air conditioners or fans during the peak summer months. This is a blessing for its main beach, Playa las Teresitas, though.
Look at the geographical conditions of the proper south of the island with Las Americas and you'll understand why it's dry and warmer than the north in general. Tenerife is so geographically varied and exposed to different trade winds while the existence and height of mountains nearby play a big role. But, the general rule for temperate all year round good weather and climate in its favored holiday locations is absolutely correct. Tenerife weather priorities for beach holidays are different to walking and hiking holidays which makes the island ideal for every hobby.
Mountain weather and Tenerife Teide.We must understand that a relatively small island whose highest peak reaches almost 4000 meters has altitudes on mid levels where the climate and weather also can't be the same.However, weather by mount Teide in its High Lands called Cañadas is usually superb because, no clouds reach it. Note, always take warm jackets, especially, during December and May... The warmest weather on the whole island is in August everywhere.
Never go to Tenerife north airport Los Rodeos without a jersey. You could even need an umbrella to protect against its typical rainy showers. Learn more about my own experience with weather tools in this connection at Tenerife airports where I often traveled to fetch family and friends or for my own journeys. Please, return from Tenerife weather to climate in Tenerife where information on humidity and rainfall is included.
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