Tenerife weather in December
Tenerife in December averages 14°C (58°F), 75 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Tenerife, December is the fourth coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
12–17°C · 53–63°F
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.9 h
hours per day
What is Tenerife like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Tenerife in December?
A light rain jacket
About 75 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Tenerife is 2.1°C cooler than November and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
December in Tenerife is 1.1°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
Daylight in Tenerife in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 21 minutes in Tenerife, rising about 07:51 and setting about 18:12 local time.
No month in Tenerife has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Tenerife
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Tenerife
What to read before you book.
Tenerife weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 56°F | 72 mm |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 68 mm |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 67 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 38 mm |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 16 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 10 mm |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | 7 mm |
| August | 21°C / 71°F | 6 mm |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 12 mm |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 57 mm |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 90 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 75 mm |
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FAQs about Tenerife in December
December climate averages for Tenerife, 1991–2020.
Tenerife averages 14°C (58°F) in December, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 75 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 14°C (58°F) against 13°C (56°F) in January — 1.1°C warmer.
December is 2.1°C cooler than November, and 16 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; 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 3.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
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 21 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Tenerife.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:51 and sunset about 18:12 local time. Both shift across the month.
