🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife 🇪🇸

Barcelona, Spain 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 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇪🇸 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Avg annual high21°C23°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)August (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)February (15°C low)
Rainy days / year5967
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, May, December

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°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 Barcelona or Santa Cruz de Tenerife warmer?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is rainier — Barcelona sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Santa Cruz de Tenerife is best around April, May, December.

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