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Gran Canaria weather in December

Planning a journey to Gran Canaria this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Gran Canaria in December?

Gran Canaria is a region in Spain. December in Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Playa del Ingles.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Arinaga with an average of 28 mm to moderate rainfall in Valsequillo with 36 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Playa del Ingles. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Playa del Ingles. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Gran Canaria for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gran Canaria climate page.

Where to go in Gran Canaria in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gran Canaria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Gran Canaria?

Playa del Ingles

In December Playa del Ingles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Playa del Ingles
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22°C 
19°C 
183 hours 
18 mm 
3 days 
21°C 
17°C 
178 hours 
32 mm 
4 days 
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19°C 
16°C 
187 hours 
19 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Playa del Ingles

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

In December Las Palmas de Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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22°C 
18°C 
183 hours 
27 mm 
4 days 
20°C 
17°C 
178 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
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19°C 
15°C 
187 hours 
26 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Maspalomas

In December Maspalomas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Maspalomas
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22°C 
19°C 
183 hours 
18 mm 
3 days 
21°C 
17°C 
178 hours 
33 mm 
4 days 
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19°C 
16°C 
187 hours 
19 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Maspalomas

Puerto Rico

In December Puerto Rico generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Puerto Rico
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22°C 
18°C 
183 hours 
17 mm 
4 days 
21°C 
17°C 
178 hours 
35 mm 
4 days 
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19°C 
15°C 
187 hours 
18 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Puerto Rico

San Agustin

In December San Agustin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

San Agustin
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22°C 
19°C 
183 hours 
19 mm 
3 days 
21°C 
17°C 
178 hours 
32 mm 
4 days 
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19°C 
16°C 
187 hours 
19 mm 
3 days 
Climate in San Agustin

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gran Canaria, in Spain.

Is December the best time to visit Gran Canaria?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Playa del Ingles, December might be a good time to visit Gran Canaria. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Playa del Ingles.

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