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Tenerife in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Balanced monthly profile
Tenerife in December is climatically well suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking and family holidays. The average daily high is around 20 °C, and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
75/100 · #9
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Tenerife · DecemberPhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 20 °C
- Average low
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
For your trip planning
December: location before island average
For a stay prioritising lower rainfall, the drier south offers a different starting point from the wetter north. The figures below are not separate local forecasts. Check your accommodation's location and the current forecast.
Background: Turismo de Tenerife · North–south contrast
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 22 | 20 | 8 | 34 | 4.4 | 75 | 4.7 | 22 | 82 |
| December (selected) | 20 | 18 | 8 | 42 | 3.9 | 74 | 4.7 | 21 | 75 |
| January | 19 | 17 | 7 | 35 | 4.3 | 74 | 4.7 | 20 | 72 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (75/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +7 | +1.6 °C | +1.5 °C | -0.2 | -7.6 mm | +0.5 h | +1 % | -0.1 m/s | +1.4 °C |
| January | -3 | -1.2 °C | -1.3 °C | -1.2 | -6.5 mm | +0.4 h | -0.6 % | ±0 m/s | -1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Tenerife in December?
The average daily high is around 20 °C, with an average daily low of about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Tenerife in December?
The sea is about 21 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in December?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 42 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
By the climate score, July, August, September and October are the strongest months for Tenerife. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. December is not among them.