Santa Cruz de Tenerife
City in Spain
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a city in Spain with a population of 211,957 as of 2025. It is located 1,754 km from the capital, Madrid, and is known for its modern architecture including the Auditorio de Tenerife and the Torres de Santa Cruz.
What to see
The city features prominent modern structures. Visitors can view the Auditorio de Tenerife and the Torres de Santa Cruz.
When to go
The city maintains mild temperatures throughout the year, ranging from average lows of 16 °C in February to average highs of 22 °C in September. Rainfall is generally low. The driest period occurs from April through August, with almost no rain recorded during those months. The wetter months are November and December, which see about 66-67 mm of rain over 6 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport, located 9 km away.
Top sights in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 22 °C. The wettest is November, with about 67 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 56 | 48 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 49 | 67 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Santa Cruz de Tenerife (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.