Mallorca or Tenerife in November?
On climate data, Tenerife comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
MallorcaPhoto: Andrés Nieto Porras from Palma de Mallorca, España · CC BY-SA 2.0
TenerifePhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Mallorca | Tenerife |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 18 °C | 22 °C ★ |
| Night | 15 °C | 20 °C ★ |
| Sea | 20 °C | 23 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 8 rainy days | 6 rainy days ★ |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 4 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Tenerife is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- Tenerife is drier, with about 2 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Tenerife is about 3 °C warmer.
Mallorca or Tenerife in November: the short answer
In November, Tenerife comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Mallorca 64/100 vs Tenerife 84/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Mallorca averages a climate score of 72/100, Tenerife 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
By day, Mallorca sits near 18 °C and Tenerife near 22 °C — warmer in Tenerife. At night it is roughly 15 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Mallorca sees about 8 rainy days in November and Tenerife about 6 — drier in Tenerife. Tenerife gets more sunshine (3 vs 4 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In November the water is about 20 °C at Mallorca and 23 °C at Tenerife — warmer for swimming at Tenerife. Over the year, Mallorca is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September and October, Tenerife in June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is August for Mallorca and September for Tenerife.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Mallorca records roughly 60 rainy days and Tenerife about 38 — the drier of the two overall is Tenerife. At their sunniest, Mallorca reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Tenerife about 9 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Mallorca is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Tenerife peaks in July, August, September and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the November scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Tenerife scores higher in November.
City breaks: Tenerife scores higher in November.
Active & hiking: Tenerife scores higher in November.
Family: Tenerife scores higher in November.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For November specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Tenerife carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Mallorca if its strong months and profile match your plan, Tenerife if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.