Water temperature in Tenerife
From 17°C in winter to 24°C in summer — everything you need to know to plan your trip
Temperate waters year-round
One of Tenerife's great strengths for diving is the stability of its water temperature. Thanks to the Canary Current, the water never drops below 17°C in winter and rarely exceeds 24°C in summer. An ideal range for marine biodiversity and diver comfort throughout the year.
Temperatures month by month
Average surface temperatures — deeper water may be slightly cooler.
Which wetsuit to choose?
7 mm or 5 mm + hood and gloves
Cold-sensitive divers should opt for the 7 mm or a semi-dry suit.
5 mm full wetsuit
The 5 mm is comfortable for most divers on one-hour dives.
3 mm wetsuit or shorty
Cold-resistant divers can make do with a shorty.
5 mm wetsuit
The 5 mm becomes comfortable again as autumn brings cooler water.
Visibility by season
Visibility in Tenerife is generally excellent year-round, averaging 20 to 25 metres. It peaks in winter (sometimes exceeding 30 m) and dips in summer during seasonal upwellings — bad news for visibility but excellent news for marine biodiversity.
Dive year-round in Tenerife
We organise dives 365 days a year. Whatever the season, our guides adapt to conditions to give you the best possible experience.
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