Tenerife tourists admit they’ve been hit with an unlikely issue that’s “catching holidaymakers out”. Travellers visiting the hotspot have alerted people to the matter
Tourists have encountered an issue in Tenerife (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)
Tourists visiting Tenerife have been left floored after an unlikely aspect led to impacting their recent holidays. It comes as holiday season has started with a bang, with thousands jetting off to hot countries to sample their first real bit of sun this year.
However, those visiting the Canary Islands have been issued travel advice, especially those heading to Tenerife, as they’ve been warned they may need to act before they go on their travel adventure. Claire, known as Family Freed Company on TikTok, recently alerted people to the issue in a candid video were she offered her top travel tips for visiting.
It’s not the first time the holiday hotspot has been in the news recently either. A few weeks ago, some people admitted they booked early flights home after visiting the destination.
Alongside her video, Claire wrote: “Everyone thinks Tenerife is hot ALL day, but no one tells you what happens when that sun disappears.
“Midday? Boiling. Shade/cloud? You’ll feel it instantly. Evenings? Jumper is coming out. And, if you’re travelling with kids, this catches you out FAST.
“We’ve been multiple times and I STILL see families underpacked. Tenerife is amazing – just don’t pack like it’s 30 degrees 24/7.”
The video has been viewed hundreds of times since it was shared, and dozens have commented to share their thoughts. It seems as though many have been struck by the issue when visiting the destination.
One quipped: “Finally someone said it. Clouderife most of the time.” Another added: “Not in the north it’s not! Cloudy every day.”
A third said: “Coming tomorrow. We have cardigans and jackets.” Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “I stayed there last March. It was so lovely. I was grateful for a bit of cloud as some days it was so hot.”
While Claire loves Tenerife, and admitted it can get really hot at times, she said it’s something travellers need to be aware of. You need to know what to pack if you’re planning a holiday there to ensure you don’t get cold when it clouds over.
In another recent post, people also complained about the misty weather. Someone said: “Got here yesterday and I have never seen it this bad before.”
One more also wrote: “So depressing when you get three or four days out of seven like this.”
What you need to know
If you haven’t been to Tenerife before, there are a few things you may want to know about the weather. Tenerife often has varied cloud cover, frequently appearing cloudy or overcast in the morning, particularly in the north.
However, generally, this tends to clear to sunny spells by midday. While the north is greener and wetter, the southern tourist areas are generally much sunnier and drier.
Even so, these areas can sometimes experience “calima” (dusty, hazy, hot conditions), so people should bear this in mind. Lots of people love visiting the destination though, much like Claire.
For the most accurate, localised forecast, it’s best to check the weather specifically for the area of Tenerife you are visiting. Sources you could use include the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) or a local Tenerife weather webcam.