Become a Jetsetter
- 1 Trunk Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
- 2 Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos.
- 3 Laguna Beach, California.
- 4 The Baths, Virgin Gorda.
- 5 Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas.
- 6 Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda.
- 7 Smathers Beach, Key West.
- 8 Grand Anse Beach, Grenada.
Places like Florida, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, the Philippines and the Caribbean are favorite beach getaways in December. Where's hot in December for a city break? December is a great time to enjoy some of southern Florida's best cities, like Tampa and Miami.
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If you want winter sun in Europe in December, your best bet is either Madeira or the Canary Islands. You can find warm temperatures and sunshine in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and Malta, but fine weather isn't guaranteed.
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In December, Aruba typically sees daily high temperatures that average around 86 degrees Fahrenheit. On the other hand, Curaçao, about 78 miles away from Aruba on the eastern side, usually witnesses daily high temperatures that average around 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Greece's largest and most southerly island, Crete has mild and sunny weather throughout winter; in fact, it has some of the warmest winter weather in Europe with average highs generally around 15-16°C and average lows around 9-11°C. This makes it easy to get out and see everything this island has to offer.
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It's no surprise, then, that December is one of the coldest months of the year. Average daily temperatures inland hover around freezing, the mountainous area seeing the mercury drop below freezing. The coast, however, continues to be mild, with temperatures ranging between 45°F-50°F (7°C-10°C).
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Temperature in Tenerife in December Tenerife is a popular place for sun seekers in December with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 22.2 °C (70 °F) combined with about six hours of sunshine.
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December brings rain, cooler temperatures and plenty of festive sparkle to Portugal. Up north in Porto, high temperatures now peak at 57°F (14°C), though they can plummet as low as 45°F (7°C), with 11 days of wet weather to contend with.
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Gran Canaria gets its hot weather being so close to the Sahara Desert, although winds and the cool Canary Current keep things comfortable in December. Although it's winter, you'll still be able to lounge around in your beach gear all day, as Gran Canaria has an average high temperature of 22ºC in December.
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Popular Paphos has an average high temperature of 19ºC in December, which is perfectly warm enough to relax on the beach when the sun's out. You'll want to bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as things can get a bit chilly, with temperatures dropping to 10ºC at night.
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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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Winter in Malta is mild, making it a popular choice to escape the cold weather for some winter sun. The temperatures in December are around 17 °C, whilst January and February are only slightly cooler- at about 15 °C. Winter is also the wettest time of the year with the average rainfall at 90 mm.
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The average temperature in December is a balmy 21 degrees Celsius, with highs of 25 degrees and lows of 17. You can expect around six hours of sunshine each day, perfect for exploring all that this stunning city has to offer. If you're looking for a winter escape, Morocco is a great place to visit.
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Temperatures in December are cool and comfortable, though you might experience some rain. Christmas is a festive time, though less significant than Easter in the Orthodox church. For Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Cypriots go home to visit family, eat traditional foods and attend church.
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The island is mild or cool at best, with an increase in prolonged bursts of rain. One positive, bizarrely, is the average temperature: being at the very beginning of Greek winter, it's not as cold on average in December as in any of the following three months, with 52-61°F/ 11-16°C the expected ranges right now.
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Santorini has an average peak temperature of 15°C in December, which is quite mild for the winter. It's a lot warmer on the island than other parts of Europe, which is just one of the reasons why so many people flock here for a winter holiday.
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Yes, it'll be cooler, windier, and much, much quieter compared to the summer months, but if your perfect holiday involves loads of walking and hiking by day and cozying up to a good book and a glass of wine by night, you might just fall in love with the Greek Islands in winter.
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