Tenerife weather in December (Spain)

What can you expect from the weather in Tenerife during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Tenerife the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Tenerife in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tenerife climate page with graphs.

 

Tenerife, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in Spain in December

Find out more about the weather in Spain in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Tenerife in December?

For visitors traveling to Tenerife, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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