Santa Cruz de Tenerife Weather in December

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) in December 2024?

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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.5°F
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.

December temperatures in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Cruz de Tenerife average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz de Tenerife average rain in December

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 2024.

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather stats

Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January 18°C 64.4°F
Wettest month: December 74mm 2.9ins
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