SpainThe weather in December in the Canary Islands
It's warm in December in the Canary Islands with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 17°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in the Canary Islands. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for the Canary Islands, Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2019, the Canary Islands reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at the Canary Islands is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for the Canary Islands
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Canary Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Canary Islands | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 16°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 31 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Canary Islands with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 16°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Canary Islands is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in the Canary Islands, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in the Canary Islands
Temperature in December in the Canary Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in the Canary Islands, Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Canary Islands
Total precipitation in December in the Canary Islands over the years
Daily UV index in December in the Canary Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in the Canary Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in the Canary Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Canary Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.