UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Tenerife, Spain 
will be up to 11.6, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-06-22
UV index at 11.6 in Tenerife means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Tenerife has a UV index usually between 6 and 11, meaning the sun can be quite strong, especially in summer. The highest UV levels are during the middle of the day. The island often sees clear, sunny skies.
Tenerife's weather is warm year-round. Summers are hot, especially along the coast, while winters are mild and pleasant. Rain is rare but more common in winter, mostly in the north. The south stays drier with fewer clouds.
Compared to other Canary Islands and nearby countries like Spain and Morocco, Tenerife has milder temperatures and less rain. It is warmer than much of mainland Spain in winter and cooler than the deserts of northern Africa. The island's climate is one of the best in the region.
See the UV index hour by hour for Tenerife, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.