Weather in December in Canary Islands
Thinking about venturing to Canary Islands this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canary Islands in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Canary Islands, refer to the map below.
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. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Lanzarote.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lanzarote enjoys close to 197 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canary Islands climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Canary Islands.
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