Gran Canaria in December: weather, rain (10%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 21°C

🌧 Rainy days

10% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Gran Canaria 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.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 21°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.5h/d

Our take: December in Gran Canaria is a dream for anyone escaping harsh winters—you're looking at mild 17–21°C days with minimal rain and almost 10 hours of sunshine daily. It's perfect for hikers, beach strollers, and outdoor explorers who want comfortable conditions without summer crowds. Bring layers for cooler mornings and evenings, but honestly, you'll spend most days in a t-shirt.

By trip type

Gran Canaria 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

🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (14°C) and uncrowded trails Even in winter, Gran Canaria enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	16°C	20°C	6%	0.2	9.6h	7.8/10
🌤️ February	16°C	21°C	8%	0.5	10.1h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	16°C	21°C	11%	0.5	10.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	17°C	22°C	10%	0.5	12.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ May	18°C	24°C	5%	0.2	12.1h	8.9/10
☀️ June	20°C	25°C	3%	0.1	12.5h	9.2/10
☀️ July	21°C	27°C	0%	0.0	12.2h	9.5/10
☀️ August	22°C	28°C	1%	0.0	12.0h	9.6/10
☀️ September	22°C	26°C	3%	0.4	11.3h	9.1/10
☀️ October	21°C	25°C	10%	0.6	10.3h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	19°C	24°C	12%	0.4	9.7h	8.3/10
🌤️ December	17°C	21°C	10%	0.3	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, Gran Canaria averages 21°C, 10% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10. See methodology →

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