Tenerife · WinterMonth summary
Tenerife weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tenerife 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: December is a good time to visit Tenerife. August remains slightly better (+1.4 pts).
By trip type
Tenerife 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
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals Even in winter, Tenerife enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 20°C | 19% | 0.9 | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.3 | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 15°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.0 | 10.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 22°C | 26% | 1.0 | 11.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 23°C | 19% | 0.5 | 12.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 24°C | 20% | 0.6 | 12.5h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.3 | 12.2h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.3 | 12.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 26°C | 18% | 0.9 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 25°C | 22% | 0.8 | 10.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 18°C | 23°C | 31% | 1.2 | 9.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 16°C | 21°C | 24% | 1.0 | 9.5h | 7.6/10 |
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, Tenerife averages 21°C, 24% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tenerife in December
Is December a good time to visit Tenerife?
December is an excellent time to visit Tenerife (score 7.6/10). With 21°C, 9.5h of sunshine and 24% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tenerife in December?
With 21°C max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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