Playa de las Americas weather in December (Canary Islands, Spain)

Curious about the December weather in Playa de las Americas? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Playa de las Americas, December is 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Playa de las Americas in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Playa de las Americas. January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Playa de las Americas climate page with graphs.

 

Playa de las Americas, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Tenerife, Spain (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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Temperatures

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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 Playa de las Americas in December?

For visitors traveling to Playa de las Americas, 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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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