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El Médano weather in December (Canary Islands, Spain)

How does the weather in El Médano usually fare in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in El Médano in December, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

El Médano in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 171 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit El Médano. April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

El Médano, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Tenerife, Spain (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in December

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to El Médano, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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