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El Hierro, Spain · Temperate oceanic

El Hierro in December: go or not?

Good time. El Hierro in December gets 7.3/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 27.74°N · 18.01°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
El Hierro · December
7.3
12–17°
Temperature
21%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Eryka-Ragna via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in December

In December, El Hierro sees 17.0°C during the day with 5.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (21.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.

December ranks 9 out of 12 months in El Hierro. Compared to November: −2°C daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
10°
Sea
22°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
10.3h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 67
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Is December the right month?

The best month in El Hierro is August (8.7/10), 1.4 pt higher than December.

See August →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

El Hierro is the most remote and least populated of the Canaries: 11,000 inhabitants, 268 km², UNESCO geopark, the world's first island aiming for 100% renewable energy self-sufficiency. August is my favourite month (9.1/10): 16-23°C, 3% rain, steady trade winds.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Spain

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 23°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 21%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location

Where is El Hierro ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Spain
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.7 → 7.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
27.74°N · 18.01°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit El Hierro?
August is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 8.0h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does El Hierro get in August?
El Hierro averages 8.0 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in El Hierro?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in El Hierro in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is El Hierro good in winter?
In winter (December-February), El Hierro scores 7.0/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid El Hierro?
January is the most difficult month to visit El Hierro, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in El Hierro in December?
In December, the sea averages 22°C in El Hierro: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in El Hierro in December?
The average UV index reaches 4 in December in El Hierro (moderate), with about 10.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.