Puerto de la Cruz weather in December (Canary Islands, Spain)

How does the December weather in Puerto de la Cruz compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Puerto de la Cruz includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Puerto de la Cruz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Puerto de la Cruz. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Puerto de la Cruz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Tenerife, Spain (29 KM, 18 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Puerto de la Cruz, 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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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