Is Tenerife a good place for Christmas?

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. On the contrary, Santa's bag of toys has many hidden surprises!



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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 24 C and the average daily minimum is 17 C.

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The rest of the island has its own charm, mainly in its quaint villages, like Masca and Icod, and in Teide National Park, home of Spain's highest mountain. Thanks to its atypical weather, December is one of the best times of the year to visit Tenerife.

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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. On the contrary, Santa's bag of toys has many hidden surprises!

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Can you swim in December in Tenerife? Yes, you can swim in the ocean in Tenerife in December, but a heated pool would be better at this time of year.

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Cheaper times The cheapest months include March, April, May (excluding the Easter period), October and November. The temperature in Tenerife rarely dips below 18°C in these months, so sightseeing, hiking and other activities are all still possible – and there will be fewer people on the beaches.

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Where is the warmest place in Europe for a winter holiday? The hottest place in Europe in December is probably the Canary Islands. For a warm winter holiday in Europe, the Canary Islands in Spain offer a haven of sunshine and warmth.

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How much money will you need for your trip to Tenerife? You should plan to spend around €128 ($136) per day on your vacation in Tenerife, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €39 ($41) on meals for one day and €60 ($63) on local transportation.

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7 days is the minimum number of days we would recommend to book when traveling to Tenerife with the intention of visiting the island. We will continue our suggestions for itineraries from where we left off above when you only had 3 days on the island.

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Tenerife is an all year round destination because of its subtropical climate since, it is located just 200km off the coast of Africa. It is most popular as a winter sun destination as there are not many other options in Europe for a sun holiday in winter.

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FAQ about the warmest places in winter in the Canary Islands The south of Tenerife and the south of Gran Canaria, especially Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan, are the sunniest places in the Canary Islands in the months of December, January and February.

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Traditional Christmas in Tenerife However, since Tenerife is a tourist destination all year round, most of the restaurants, bars and places will be open on Christmas day just like any other normal day. Some of the shops will be closed on the 25th of December since this is still a public holiday in all of Spain.

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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 24 C and the average daily minimum is 17 C.

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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.

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Other busy and expensive times are Christmas, New Year's Even and Easter, so you should avoid those times also. Low season in Tenerife means the months of October (except October half-term week), November and March, April, May, with the exception of Easter break.

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With an average high of 72°F (22°C), Gran Canaria is the hottest part of Spain in December. This island features a striking mix of black and white sand beaches, popular for both swimming and surfing. In fact, winter marks the high season for surfing.

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The high tourist season in Tenerife is in August (when schools are closed) but also around the Christmas and NYE holidays (when people escape winter from mainland Europe). If you visit in the other winter months you will find less crowds and cheaper prices.

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Especially at night, it can get pretty chilly and windy; on winter nights when we went up to see the stars, the temperature would drop to around 4°C and the wind up there would make it seem much colder, with a real feel below the freezing level.

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