The climate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
December is in the winter in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 19.2°C 66.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 13.7°C 56.6°F |
Average temperature | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 74 mm 2.9 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | August | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 18°C 64.4°F |
Wettest month: | December | 74mm 2.9ins |