Once the island of Tenerife was considered something inaccessible, only rich people could afford to come here. But today the situation has fundamentally changed, and this resort is ready to accept tourists traveling with a relatively modest budget.
The island of Tenerife, which is part of Spain, is located much south, quite close to the equator, almost off the coast of Africa. This is what determines its climate. Thanks to this, you can relax in Tenerife year-round, including in winter.
Therefore, those who go on vacation at the beginning of the year when there are severe frosts outside the windows should not be sad: the largest island of the Canary Archipelago is a great place to go. Moreover, many believe that in January in Tenerife you can just have a great rest, especially since there are plenty of pluses for choosing this direction. And one of them is the affordable price compared to the high season.
Weather
In Tenerife, January is no less comfortable than in the rest of the months of the year. In general, the climate is considered a kind of "chip" of this island. And indeed it is. A warm subtropical belt makes the weather of the island always comfortable. However, in Tenerife in January it is quite pleasant to relax. If in the high season it is somewhat hotter, although not as exhausting as in other nearby resorts, and this despite the fact that the Sahara desert is located on the same latitude with the island, then at the beginning of the year it is especially good. Apparently, this is precisely due to the fact that so many Europeans who want to spend New Year holidays warmly come to Tenerife in January.
Temperature conditions
In general, the north of Tenerife is more moody in terms of weather. This is due to the rather cold trade winds that blow from the east and are very frequent guests. True, the days when the sky is covered with clouds are much less than absolutely cloudless, and there is not much rainfall per month - up to three to four days.
When planning a vacation in Tenerife in January, it should be borne in mind that the relief of this island is so complex and diverse that the weather in its various places can differ significantly. When it rains heavily in the north, warm and calm weather can reign in the south, without any precipitation. For example, the resort of Puerto de la Cruz, located in the low part, is cooler than its western "brother" Gia de Ezor.
The average temperature in Tenerife in January reaches its minimum for the whole year. However, this does not frighten tourists, since it did not fall below twelve degrees in the history of this amazing island. On average, air in Tenerife warms up to plus twenty-two in the afternoon and fifteen in the night. Rains on the island in January are much less frequent than, for example, in late autumn or December, but the humidity is generally higher than in summer.
About beach vacation
In Tenerife in January it is quite possible to sunbathe. The weather contributes to this, especially since the sun, although warm, but not scorching, so the risk of sunburn is minimized during this period. The best places for a beach holiday in Tenerife in January are Los Cristianos, Las Americas and Costa Adeje. Here, without problems, you can "snatch" an excellent vacation on the ocean with swimming in the winter.
The water temperature this month is about nineteen degrees. And although you can swim in such warm water, for those who wish to swim in more comfortable conditions, almost all the hotels on the island offer heated pools. But for fans of surfing in Tenerife in January is a real expanse. Thanks to the good wind, a lot of them come to the island during this period.
Travel Tips
If the weather is cool, then walking tours to many beautiful places of the island can be an excellent alternative to a beach holiday this month. You can, for example, visit the National Park. Fans of climbing mountains will enjoy walking, especially since the resort's relief contributes to this a lot. Moreover, in cool weather, doing this is much more comfortable than on hot summer days. Feeling like discoverers, you can go around and inspect the volcano, visit the observatory and admire the incomparably beautiful lunar landscape.
Where to go
All Tenerife's entertainment venues are open year-round. Fans of good music can combine beach vacations and sightseeing with visiting local night clubs with their sets of renowned DJs. Shopaholics will surely find what to buy if they go shopping. In January, especially during the New Year holidays, many shopping centers carry out sales, so you can make many purchases with good discounts. Those tourists who come to Tenerife in winter with young children should definitely visit the zoos or water parks of the island, which are also open all year round.
Features of winter holidays
The north of the island, due to the rains passing here, is characterized during this period by the rapid flowering of evergreens. This is a long time remembered by those who were lucky enough to visit Tenerife in January. Reviews of tourists indicate that the resort is fully consistent with its nickname "islands of eternal spring." Many have long remembered the riot of subtropical flowers and colors that they observe in the middle of winter. I must say that the southern part of this island is slightly less rich in this respect, but it is also less rainy this season.
The price of a vacation in Tenerife in January is especially popular with lovers of discounts. At this time, travel companies begin to massively reduce the cost of permits. A similar tour in the high season will cost thirty-five or forty percent more than a trip to Tenerife in January.
Tourists reviews
When asked whether to come here in winter, the vast majority of Russians answer in the affirmative. Those who visited the island in January were not embarrassed by the relatively cool water. Moreover, many bathed. Judging by the reviews, those who were lucky with the weather alternated beach vacations with sightseeing of local attractions, which are abundant here. You can go to Loro Park or the Jungle Park, see Icod de los Vinos and its old sequoia, take a walk in Santa Cruz, go on a boat trip to see dolphins and small whales in their natural habitat. Many liked the fact that in January only Europeans rest here.
There are two airports on the island, which is especially convenient from the point of view of transfer for those who come to the island with children. In addition, tourists in their reviews note that there are no poisonous insects in Tenerife, so you can safely go for a walk.
Most Russians say they would like to return to the resort, and it was at the end of December - early January. However, there are those who believe that it is better to come in the summer in order to swim and sunbathe enough.