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Playa de las Americas Weather in December

December in Playa de las Americas brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights dropping to 17°C (63°F). It's the rainiest month of the year, so come prepared with waterproof gear.

Rainfall in Playa de las Americas in December

With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain, with 49 mm (1.9 in) average for the month. The rain this month typically falls in concentrated bursts rather than all-day showers. Expect a few heavier spells rather than constant grey skies.

Temperature in Playa de las Americas in December

Playa de las Americas has perfect weather in December, with days reaching 20°C (68°F) and nights cooling to 17°C (63°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights cool down to 17°C (63°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Playa de las Americas in December

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a good time to visit Playa de las Americas.

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Playa de las Americas Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm (1.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Tenerife, Spain (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Playa de las Americas in December

For Playa de las Americas in December, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Playa de las Americas in December

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
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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