Gran Canaria in December: weather, sea & travel advice
Gran Canaria 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 6 rainy days it is dry.
Gran Canaria · DecemberPhoto: Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 20 °C
- Night
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sun
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachGood66/100
City breakExcellent93/100
ActiveExcellent88/100
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
5J
4F
3M
1A
0M
0J
0J
0A
1S
3O
5N
6D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gran Canaria in December?
Daytime highs average around 20 °C, with nights around 18 °C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in December?
The sea is about 21 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Gran Canaria in December?
On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.