December is considered high season in Gran Canaria, as lots of people come here during Christmas and New Year's Eve and places get booked many months in advance.
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A mild climate all year: that's the eternal promise of the Canary Islands. In winter, average temperatures are around 20 degrees centigrade, and it rarely rains. It's perfect weather for sightseeing and exploring its beautiful volcanic landscapes.
Winter and summer bring loads of tourists, which make accommodations more expensive and more difficult to find. Meanwhile, in spring and fall, the Canaries continue to enjoy the same pleasant weather as the peak seasons, only without the tourist crowds.
I've been to Gran Canaria in December three times and it was lovely each time. Low to mid 20s in temperature, and everything open as usual. Winter is peak season in the Canaries! It's more expensive to go then than in the summer.
Is the sea warm enough in December to swim in Gran Canaria? Sea temperature average around 20°C in December. This is usually warm enough to take a dip in the sea in Gran Canaria in December. With the average air temperature of 19°C it could feel warmer in the water.
March to May - Best SeasonIf you want to avoid the crowds, March to May is the best time to visit the Canary Islands. The weather remains pleasant and sunny, and there are fewer tourists around.
June, July and August witness the highest number of visitors, with food, festivals and fanfare renting the air. The week before Easter is the busiest one during summer as Europeans jet in to enjoy the cool weather.
Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.
While both destinations offer pleasant temperatures, Gran Canaria experiences average high temperatures of around 22°C (72°F), while Cyprus ranges between 16°C and 19°C (61°F to 66°F).
Gran Canaria's location around 150km off the western coast of North Africa means the island enjoys warm weather with not much rain in December. As one of the 'Islands of Eternal Spring', Gran Canaria's a great place for winter sun.
Which is the best Canary island to visit for Christmas in December? The most popular destinations for the Christmas holidays in the Canary Islands are Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife but that does not mean that the rest of the Canaries do not celebrate Christmas.
In general, the warmest parts of Tenerife (the south coast) have approximately the same average temperatures as the warmest parts of Gran Canaria (also the south coast).
The south of Gran Canaria is the most popular for tourism and gets the best weather. The nicest parts are Maspalomas and Meloneras, due to their proximity to the Maspalomas Dunes.
Unlike on Tenerife, there is little seasonal variation in the weather on Gran Canaria. Temperatures rarely drop below 24°C throughout the year. Resorts in the South such as Playa del Inglés, Arguineguin and Puerto de Mogán can expect 10 hours of sunshine a day and temperatures of 28°C.
Most tourist destinations are in the south of Gran Canaria to take advantage of the best weather. This part of the island enjoys the hottest temperatures, though it can get extremely hot when the wind blows from the Sahara. For cooler weather, the mountains inland from the coast offer some respite.
A mild climate all year: that's the eternal promise of the Canary Islands. In winter, average temperatures are around 20 degrees centigrade, and it rarely rains. It's perfect weather for sightseeing and exploring its beautiful volcanic landscapes.
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 22 C and the average daily minimum is 17 C.
From November through December, January February and March it can be cool and wet so pack a lightweight raincoat and travel umbrella. And the winter months can be cold in the evenings, so take a jacket or sweater to put round you.