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Tenerife in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Tenerife in December is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking and family holidays. Days are around 20 °C (mild), and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Vulkanlandschaft und Küste auf TeneriffaTenerife · DecemberPhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0

Climate facts

Day
20 °C
Night
18 °C
Sea
21 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
4 h/day
Humidity
74 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood66/100
City breakExcellent92/100
ActiveExcellent87/100
FamilyGood71/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
19
J
19
F
19
M
20
A
21
M
22
J
23
J
24
A
24
S
24
O
22
N
20
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
4
M
2
A
1
M
0
J
0
J
1
A
2
S
4
O
6
N
7
D

Similar destinations in December

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Tenerife in December?

Daytime highs average around 20 °C, with nights around 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?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Tenerife?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.