🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife 🇪🇸

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is drier, with roughly 85 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇪🇸 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Avg annual high14°C23°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)August (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)February (15°C low)
Rainy days / year15267
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, May, December

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇪🇸 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Best around April, May, December. Hottest in August (27°C), coldest lows in February (15°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Santa Cruz de Tenerife warmer?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Amsterdam is rainier — Santa Cruz de Tenerife sees about 85 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Santa Cruz de Tenerife is best around April, May, December.

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