Weather in Gran Canaria in December
December is considered to be the rainiest months in Gran Canaria. If your plan your vacation on December, do not panic. There are just about 4 rainy days. Yes, in Gran Canaria, winter differs much from the rest of the Europe.
Though the month is known as the rainiest, it has a lot of sunshine as well. So while Europe gets cold, Gran Canaria gets a little bit wetter. There is nearly no bad weather here. If it is, it mainly explained by the storms that came from the Atlantic Ocean. Much rarer, the bad weather is due to calima dust that comes from North Africa. In winter period, it has a white color and does not mean extremely high temperatures.
IIn general, December in Gran Canaria feels like the end of the summer in Europe. While we see this fact as an advantage, some people still try to find the Christmas weather in Gran Canaria not to lose its spirit. If you are the one, in Gran Canaria everything is possible! If you get to the very top of the island, you will find there some snow.
Still, if your aim is to avoid winter cold, you can simply stick to some beaches where the weather is fine enough both for sunbathing. On average, the daytime temperature in December varies from 16ºC to 22ºC. Still, it is just the average. In reality, most of December days can treat you with over 25ºC. So why not spend hours on the beach or nearby your hotel’s swimming pool? Just note that most of the budget-friendly hotels will be a great choice in the summer period, but when it comes to winter, it is always better to focus on those with air conditioners and pool heating.
Though there is no winter in Gran Canaria, you will still need a jumper to warm up in the evenings. When it comes to the daytime temperatures, shorts and t-shirts are still considered to be the best uniform.
Come to Gran Canaria in December if you want to get away from winter weather. Here you will be able to soak up the sun all year round, and December is not the exception.
