Canary Islands, Spain
Candelaria
Candelaria is a town in Canary Islands, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 29,023 (2025). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population29,023
Local time17:16
28.35° N, 16.37° WElevation 36 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
Postal code38530October: high / low27° / 19°
Rain this month40mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Candelaria at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:11 · 19:3011 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:43Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in September
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
59 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
3 mm of rain
Warmest sea24°C
September
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Candelaria
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 82%
Today22 Oct29°21°
Fri23 Oct29°22°
Sat24 Oct29°22°
Sun25 Oct29°22°2.2 mm
Mon26 Oct29°22°4 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°
Wed28 Oct29°22°
Thu29 Oct29°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°21°
Sat31 Oct29°23°
When to go to Candelaria
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 82 | 87 | 91 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 90 | 84 | 81 | 80 | 83 |
| High | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 23° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 53 | 56 | 48 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 40 | 59 | 62 |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Sea | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
What's on in Candelaria
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Candelaria
Outdoors around Candelaria
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Rocódromo de El Montillo.Climbing
1 kmCampamento La MaresíaCamp sites
1.6 kmMirador de HumboldtViewpoints
2.5 kmRocódromo Cesar CasariegoClimbing
3.1 kmReal Club de Golf de TenerifeGolf courses
3.2 kmRefugio de AyosaMountain huts
5.3 kmCentro de Buceo El CardumenDive site
19 kmNature around Candelaria
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Candelaria
Earthquakes around Candelaria
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Fasnia 33 km ↘1989 · 38 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Quaternary · 1
Towns and villages around Candelaria
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pocito Santo0.3 kmPunta Larga0.7 kmBence1.3 kmChajaco1.3 kmLomo del Molino1.6 kmGuarrajo1.8 kmLas Crucitas2 kmNiaza2.2 kmEl Balo2.3 kmAraya2.3 kmLas Cuevecitas2.4 kmLas Caletillas2.5 kmLos Toscales de la Viuda2.5 kmIgueste de Candelaria3 kmLas Valeras3 kmIcoro3 kmIgueste3 kmEl Socorro3.1 kmEl Carretón3.1 kmMedio Camino3.1 kmChiquenge3.4 kmLa Hidalga3.4 kmLas Cruces3.5 kmHernando3.8 kmLas Cañadas3.9 kmEl Volcán de Arafo3.9 kmTopo Negro4.3 kmCasablanca4.4 kmLa Cardonera4.4 kmLa Costa4.4 kmHoya de la Plata5 kmSamarines5 kmArafo5.2 kmTonaso5.3 kmHoya del Cerco5.3 kmVista Ramos5.8 kmLos Juncos5.8 kmBarranco Hondo5.8 kmChabaica6.1 kmGüímar6.2 kmEl Puerto6.2 kmLomo Alto6.3 kmLos Guirres6.6 kmFregenal6.7 kmPuerto de Güimar6.7 kmLa Era de la Casa6.9 kmLa Fuentecilla7.1 kmUrbanización Rodazul7.2 kmJagua7.3 kmNuestra Señora del Rosario7.9 kmLa Suerte del Espino8.1 kmPájara8.4 kmLas Rosas8.5 kmSan Isidro8.5 kmEl Tablero8.9 kmLa Medida9 kmLas Palomas9 kmEl Pilar9.2 kmLomo Pelado9.3 kmLa Monja10 kmTosca de Ana María10 kmSanta María del Mar10 kmLlano del Moro10 kmLomo de Mena10 kmLa Resbala11 kmSobradillo11 kmLa Esperanza11 kmBarranco Grande11 kmHoya Fría11 kmZamorano11 kmEl Escobonal12 kmTamaide12 kmAguamansa12 kmLa Victoria de Acentejo12 kmSan Miguel de Geneto12 kmCiudad de Waque12 kmAgua-García13 kmTaco13 kmEl Calderillo del Agua13 kmGuía13 km
Candelaria from above
Around Candelaria33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Chacona CaveNature5.3 kmPlaya del MuertoNature11 kmAlcalde BeachNature0.3 kmPlaya de las Arenas, CandelariaNature1.3 kmPlaya de SamarinesNature1.4 kmPlaya de la ViudaNature1.7 kmPlaya de LimaNature2.1 kmTeideMountain28 kmPico viejoMountain30 kmMontaña BlancaMountain25 kmMount GuajaraMountain28 kmRoque de la GrietaMountain25 kmEl SombreroMountain33 kmCentro de Buceo El CardumenDive site19 kmBasilica of CandelariaMonument0.5 kmReal Convento de Nuestra Señora de la CandelariaMonument0.5 kmCueva de AchbinicoMonument0.7 kmLlano de la VirgenMonument3.0 kmPlaya de ChimisayMonument2.8 kmVirgin of CandelariaMonument0.5 kmPyramids of GüímarMonument5.5 kmCueva de ChinguaroMonument4.1 kmCentro Pesquero Punta de SantiagoMuseum0.5 kmMuseum of Science and the CosmosMuseum15 kmCasa Chacona MuseumMuseum5.5 kmFred. Olsen Express Terminal Santa Cruz de TenerifeFerry port18 kmFred OlsenFerry port18 kmSan Cristóbal de La LagunaPlace15 kmSanta Cruz de TenerifePlace17 kmPuerto de la CruzPlace19 kmLos RealejosPlace21 kmGüímarPlace6.2 kmTacorontePlace14 km
Postal code
38530
Getting to Candelaria
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTFN
15 kmTenerife Sur AirportTFS
40 kmGran Canaria AirportLPA
108 kmFred. Olsen Express Terminal Santa Cruz de TenerifeFerry port
18 kmFred OlsenFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Candelaria
Places with a climate like Candelaria
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Candelaria?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Candelaria.
What is the hottest month in Candelaria?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Candelaria?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Candelaria?
November is the wettest month with about 59 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Candelaria?
The sea is warmest in September at about 24°C and coolest in March at about 19°C.
What is the postal code of Candelaria?
The postal code of Candelaria is 38530.