Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in December (Canary Islands, Spain)

Is December a good time to explore Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife during December, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 18°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz de Tenerife in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 8 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife. April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz de Tenerife climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 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. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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