Canary Islands, Spain
Masca
Masca is a locality in Canary Islands, Spain, 520 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 150. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population150
Local time20:38
28.30° N, 16.84° WElevation 520 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
Postal code38489October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month72mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Masca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:13 · 19:3211 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 17:45Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month11°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthNovember
123 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea24°C
September
Monuments nearby9+
within 15 km
Weather in Masca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 88%
Today22 Oct23°13°4.5 mm
Fri23 Oct23°14°1.4 mm
Sat24 Oct24°15°1.7 mm
Sun25 Oct26°18°
Mon26 Oct27°16°6.3 mm
Tue27 Oct25°16°
Wed28 Oct26°16°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°16°2 mm
Fri30 Oct27°17°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°15°
When to go to Masca
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 | 99 | 92 | 92 | 88 | 80 | 83 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
| Low | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 101 | 110 | 100 | 39 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 72 | 123 | 178 |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Sea | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
What's on in Masca
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Masca
Outdoors around Masca
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
El CaletónWater parks
0.2 kmBuenavista GolfGolf courses
0.3 kmSan MarcosClimbing
1.1 kmNinja boulderClimbing
1.1 kmCamello CenterZoos
1.1 kmViewpoint to El Drago TreeViewpoints
1.2 kmLos Gigantes Diving CentreDive site
6.3 kmEspiritu de Buceo TenerifeDive site
7.6 kmDiveria Diving CenterDive site
12 kmDive site
15 kmNature around Masca
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Masca
Earthquakes around Masca
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 · 72 km
Towns and villages around Masca
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Portela Baja1.7 kmPortela Alta1.7 kmLos Carrizales2.2 kmLomo de Masca2.5 kmSantiago del Teide2.8 kmEl Molledo3.3 kmTeno3.3 kmLas Palmas3.4 kmValle de Arriba3.8 kmEl Retamar3.8 kmTamaimo4.3 kmHerjos del Tanque4.4 kmCuevas del Palmar5.3 kmTaco5.4 kmLas Lagunetas5.9 kmErjos5.9 kmLas Manchas6.6 kmRuigómez6.6 kmLa Juncia6.6 kmLos Gigantes6.7 kmLa Tierra del Trigo6.8 kmEl Malpaís7.3 kmLos Silos7.4 kmPuerto de Santiago7.5 kmLos Llanos7.5 kmBuenavista del Norte8.1 kmCruz Grande8.2 kmArguayo8.3 kmTanque8.4 kmEl Varadero8.7 kmLas Cruces8.7 kmChío8.8 kmLa Montañeta9.2 kmCaleta de Interián9.3 kmSan Juan del Reparo10 kmChiguergue11 kmGarachico11 kmSan Pedro de Daute11 kmAlcalá11 kmGenovés12 kmCerrogordo12 kmGuía de Isora12 kmAripe12 kmChirche12 kmEl Amparo14 kmPlaya de San Juan14 kmSan Felipe14 kmEl Jaral14 kmEl Guincho14 kmAcojeja14 kmIcod de los Vinos15 km
Masca from above
Around Masca34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cueva de los PajarosNature8.8 kmCueva Grande de ChíoNature8.8 kmCave near the TF-38 road in the Corona Forestal Natural ParkNature9.0 kmTeide National ParkNature20 kmCave of the GuanchesNature16 kmCave Guanche cultureNature14 kmPlaya de la ArenaNature8.2 kmPlaya Los GigantesNature6.3 kmTeideMountain20 kmPico viejoMountain18 kmMontaña BlancaMountain23 kmMount GuajaraMountain25 kmRoque de la GrietaMountain26 kmEl SombreroMountain20 kmLos Gigantes Diving CentreDive site6.3 kmEspiritu de Buceo TenerifeDive site7.6 kmDiveria Diving CenterDive site12 kmCastillo de San Miguel, GarachicoMonument11 kmDrago de Icod de los VinosMonument14 kmChurch of San Marcos, Icod de los VinosMonument14 kmConjunto histórico de Los SilosMonument7.3 kmMonasterio de la Inmaculada ConcepciónMonument11 kmIglesia del AmparoMonument14 kmCasa CampinoMonument14 kmErmita del CalvarioMonument15 kmMuseo GuancheMuseum14 kmInterpretation centre, Parque del DragoMuseum14 kmCasa del PlátanoMuseum14 kmIcod de los VinosPlace15 kmAdejePlace23 kmGarachicoPlace11 kmLa GuanchaPlace20 kmSan Juan de la RamblaPlace21 kmLos SilosPlace7.4 km
Postal code
38489
Getting to Masca
Tenerife Sur AirportTFS
39 kmTenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTFN
53 kmLa Palma AirportSPC
96 kmPlaces near Masca
Places with a climate like Masca
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Masca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masca.
What is the hottest month in Masca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Masca?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masca?
November is the wettest month with about 123 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Masca?
The sea is warmest in September at about 24°C and coolest in March at about 19°C.
What is the postal code of Masca?
The postal code of Masca is 38489.