What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The following figures come from the AEMET climate normals for 1981–2010 for the station “Sta. Cruz de Tenerife”. The altitude figure has not been verified. They are monthly averages and not a forecast for individual days.
Across the year, Santa Cruz reaches 21.5 °C, 226 mm of precipitation and 2,913 hours of sunshine according to AEMET. AEMET records the highest average temperatures in July and August.
August is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 25.5 °C and an average daily maximum of 29.0 °C. January has an average temperature of 18.2 °C and a daily maximum of 21.0 °C.
May to September are particularly suitable for the lowest average rainfall and many hours of sunshine. July has 0 mm of precipitation and 337 hours of sunshine according to AEMET.
Current values and warnings: CITA weather (cita.news/de/wetter.html) and AEMET. Monthly values do not replace a current weather warning.
How do I get from the airport to Santa Cruz?
TITSA line 20 connects Tenerife Norte–Ciudad de La Laguna airport with Santa Cruz and La Laguna. The guide price from the airport to Santa Cruz is 2.65 euros according to AENA.
The airport prices mentioned are guide values according to AENA; the binding fare must be checked with TITSA. Line 104 connects Santa Cruz, Tenerife Norte airport, Tacoronte and the north of Tenerife.
Line 343 runs between Tenerife Norte and Tenerife Sur without changing.
How much do bus and tram cost in Santa Cruz?
TITSA operates the public bus services on Tenerife; bus and tram can be used with the corresponding TEN+ products. A day ticket costs 10 euros according to TITSA and is valid for 24 hours from first use.
The 7-day ticket costs 50 euros according to TITSA and is valid for seven days. An additional card fee of 2 euros applies for the TEN+ card.
Single tickets depend on the route and destination and can be paid for in cash or by bank card. A return ticket used on the same day receives a 10 percent discount for distances of 20 km or more.
The TITSA customer service is available daily from 08:00 to 20:00 according to the operator, telephone 922 531 300.
Where can I park in Santa Cruz?
The TITSA car park in Santa Cruz has 1,421 spaces according to the operator, including two for electric vehicles. It is open around the clock.
The hourly price is 1.50 euros according to TITSA, with billing to the minute. The daily maximum is 15 euros.
When using the car park and public transport together, free parking time or discounts may apply depending on the route. The current TITSA information should be checked before use for the conditions that apply at the time.
What sights are there in Santa Cruz?
For specific sights such as museums, the Auditorio de Tenerife, Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, Parque García Sanabria, Palmetum and Castillo de San Cristóbal, no reliable official details on opening times or admission prices are available in the sources consulted.
For facilities with changing opening times, special exhibitions, events or seasonal arrangements, only the respective official operator pages are authoritative. Prices and opening times must be stated with the year of validity.
Before visiting sights, opening days, reservation requirements and admission prices should be checked directly with the respective operator.
What should I bear in mind for trips to the surrounding area?
The Cabildo de Tenerife describes the island's climatic differences as microclimates created by altitude, trade winds, terrain and ocean currents.
The Anaga mountains near Santa Cruz are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and offer walking trails, viewpoints and laurel forest. Sturdy footwear and the possibility of fog or rain should be planned for.
Teide National Park contains areas whose access is specifically regulated according to official material from Turismo de Tenerife. Permits, reservations, temporary closures, forest fire risk and weather warnings should be checked before a visit.
Las Teresitas is the urban beach alternative within the municipality.