Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain in December
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
33mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December21°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJuly to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December33mm average rain
December is one of Gran Canaria's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.1 hours average sun
December is one of Gran Canaria's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December21°C average sea
December is close to Gran Canaria's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaAugust to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December59 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
