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.
Tenerife · DecemberPhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0Climate 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
19J
19F
19M
20A
21M
22J
23J
24A
24S
24O
22N
20D
6J
5F
4M
2A
1M
0J
0J
1A
2S
4O
6N
7D
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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.