Can you swim in Tenerife in April? (2023)

Is it warm enough to swim in Tenerife in April?

The temperatures are still far from the summer months when it's scorching hot. We find that these spring temperatures are pleasant and perfect for enjoying the island. 25°C is hot enough to sunbathe and to swim, especially in a heated pool.

Swimming in the Canary Islands in april is cool

Swimming in april in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Gomera, Gran Canaria and La Palma is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 66°F. Note that the average is 68°F.

April is an ideal month to visit Gran Canaria. Warm temperatures by day and night and the sea is warm enough to swim in. The wind can sometimes whip up off the Atlantic, so pack a hoodie, just in case.

Temperature in Lanzarote in April

The hottest of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote's temperatures rise to an average maximum of 23.7 ºC in April.

Average daily temperatures

It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 24 C and the average daily minimum is 16 C.

Tenerife is a stunning holiday destination with all year round sunshine. The climate is perfect for open water swimming in the Tenerife sea, where average air temperatures range between 17 C and 24 C with sea temperatures rarely dropping far below 20 C.

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March is still a cold month pretty much all over Europe, so we understand that you're looking for a warm place to holiday at this time of year. And Tenerife is one of those great places where the weather is comfortably warm and the days are sunny, allowing for sunbathing during the month of March.