La Palma Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Palma Island, Spain in December.

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Breña Baja Santa Cruz de la Palma Mazo Puntallana

Planning a trip to La Palma Island, Spain this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in La Palma Island in December

La Palma Island, Spain is a region in Spain. December in La Palma Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Breña Baja.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of La Palma Island, Spain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fuencaliente de la Palma with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Puntallana with 56 mm (2.2 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Breña Baja.

Explore La Palma Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Palma Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breña Baja)

January19°C (66°F) February18°C (64°F) March18°C (64°F) April19°C (66°F) May20°C (68°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Palma Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Palma Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in La Palma Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in La Palma Island, Spain?

Temperature range in La Palma Island (December)

Precipitation variation in La Palma Island (December)

Breña Baja

In December Breña Baja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Breña Baja →

Santa Cruz de la Palma

In December Santa Cruz de la Palma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma →

Mazo

In December Mazo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mazo →

Puntallana

In December Puntallana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Puntallana →

Los Cancajos

In December Los Cancajos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in La Palma Island, in Spain.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in La Palma Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breña Baja 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Santa Cruz de la Palma 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Mazo 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Puntallana 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Los Cancajos 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Los Llanos de Aridane 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

La Palma Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Palma Island, Spain in December?

La Palma Island, Spain typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Breña Baja average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in La Palma Island, Spain in December?

Average temperatures in La Palma Island, Spain during December range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Breña Baja.

Does La Palma Island, Spain get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in La Palma Island, Spain. Breña Baja averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit La Palma Island, Spain?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit La Palma Island, Spain with overall perfect weather in Breña Baja. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Breña Baja.

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