Canary Islands · WinterMonth summary
Canary Islands weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Canary Islands in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Canary Islands in December: 21°C and 9.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Canary Islands in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Steady 22°C during the holidays — alternative to European Christmas markets Even in winter, Canary Islands enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 14°C | 20°C | 5% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 14°C | 21°C | 8% | 0.3 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 14°C | 22°C | 7% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 23°C | 6% | 0.2 | 11.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 24°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 2% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 28°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 29°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 27°C | 2% | 0.2 | 11.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 19°C | 26°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 17°C | 23°C | 6% | 0.3 | 9.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 21°C | 7% | 0.2 | 9.5h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Canary Islands averages 21°C, 7% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Canary Islands in December
Is December a good time to visit Canary Islands?
December is an excellent time to visit Canary Islands (score 7.9/10). With 21°C, 9.5h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Canary Islands in December?
With 21°C max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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