Tenerife · December
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Max Temp · December
23°
at night 17° · avg 20°
- Sunshine
- 6 h/day
- Rain Days
- 4 days
- Water Temp
- 21°
below average
47 mm · very dry
refreshing
In Tenerife, December is 6°C cooler than the warmest month (August).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
MINMIN | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d49mm | 5d52mm | 4d38mm | 2d17mm | 1d6mm | 0d4mm | 0d2mm | 1d7mm | 0d7mm | 3d36mm | 5d53mm | 4d47mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
December is an acceptable travel month for Tenerife — conditions are fine, though May, June, July, August, September, October, and November offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 22°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 19°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (47 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 21°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Die beste Zeit für alle, die nicht Strand um jeden Preis wollen: Temperaturen ideal zum Wandern, Masca-Schlucht und Roque del Conde ohne Gedränge. Surfer strömen an die Nordküste, die Walbeobachtungs-Saison beginnt vor dem Süden.
Packing list for Tenerife in December
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Tenerife?
- December is not an optimal month for Tenerife (Score: 70/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- How warm is it in Tenerife in December?
- In December, Tenerife sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Tenerife in December?
- In December, Tenerife receives an average of 47 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Tenerife get in December?
- Tenerife averages 6 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Tenerife in December?
- Water temperature in Tenerife in December averages 21°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.