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Weather in December in Canary Islands

Planning a getaway to Canary Islands this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Canary Islands in December?

December in Canary Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 18°C in Lanzarote.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lanzarote with an average of 23 mm to moderate rainfall in Las Palmas with 30 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Lanzarote receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Lanzarote enjoys approximately 197 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Canary Islands for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canary Islands climate page.

Where to go in Canary Islands in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canary Islands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Canary Islands?

Lanzarote

In December Lanzarote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lanzarote
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23°C 
20°C 
205 hours 
16 mm 
3 days 
21°C 
18°C 
197 hours 
23 mm 
4 days 
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20°C 
17°C 
204 hours 
15 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Lanzarote

Las Palmas

In December Las Palmas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Las Palmas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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24°C 
18°C 
183 hours 
23 mm 
4 days 
22°C 
17°C 
178 hours 
30 mm 
4 days 
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20°C 
15°C 
187 hours 
24 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Las Palmas

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Is December the best time to visit Canary Islands?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Lanzarote, December might be a good time to visit Canary Islands. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Canary Islands is in with generally perfect weather in Lanzarote.

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