Gran Canaria weather in December
Gran Canaria in December averages 20°C (67°F), 29 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Gran Canaria, December is the fourth coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (67°F)
17–22°C · 62–72°F
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.7 h
hours per day
What is Gran Canaria like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Gran Canaria in December?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
December compared with November and January
December in Gran Canaria is 1.9°C cooler than November and 11 mm wetter than it, which averages 21°C (71°F).
December in Gran Canaria is 1.3°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
Daylight in Gran Canaria in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 23 minutes in Gran Canaria, rising about 07:46 and setting about 18:09 local time.
No month in Gran Canaria has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Gran Canaria
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Gran Canaria weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 65°F | 24 mm |
| February | 18°C / 65°F | 20 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 12 mm |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 5 mm |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 1 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 0 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 1 mm |
| September | 25°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 16 mm |
| November | 21°C / 71°F | 18 mm |
| December | 20°C / 67°F | 29 mm |
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FAQs about Gran Canaria in December
December climate averages for Gran Canaria, 1991–2020.
Gran Canaria averages 20°C (67°F) in December, ranging from about 17°C (62°F) at night to 22°C (72°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 29 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 20°C (67°F) against 18°C (65°F) in January — 1.3°C warmer.
December is 1.9°C cooler than November, and 11 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Gran Canaria.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:46 and sunset about 18:09 local time. Both shift across the month.
