Where is hot in December in Europe?

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. Morocco is also an excellent option, only three hours flying time from the UK.



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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. Tenerife and Lanzarote are particularly popular choices, with average high temperatures ranging from 21°C to 22°C (70°F to 72°F) in December.

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In December, the coast of Levante (Spain's eastern coast) and the south typically have mostly sunny days with mild temperatures. The average daily temperature in southern Andalusia in December is 55º F (13º C). Alicante, in the east, registers an even warmer average daily temp of 57º F (14º C).

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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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In March and December in Limassol the average is 19–20 °C (66–68 °F) during the day and 10–11 °C (50–52 °F) at night; other coastal locations in Cyprus are generally 17–19 °C (63–66 °F) during the day and 8–11 °C (46–52 °F) at night.

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Greece in winter brings mild temperatures that fluctuate between highs of 57°F and lows of 48°F. According to weather data, you can expect the average temperature in Greece in December to hover around 54°F, although the coastal areas may have an increased wind speed.

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While December doesn't exactly produce lounging-on-the-beach weather, coastal areas like Antalya and Bodrum average around 59°F (15°C). Istanbul, which is coastal but in the north, averages around 52°F (11°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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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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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 high in Madeira during December's 20ºC, cooling to 11ºC at night. The average sea temperature's 20ºC, while humidity's low. Average rainfall's 81mm over 16 rainy days, although you can still expect five hours of sunshine from the ten hours of daylight each day. UV levels will be moderate.

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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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While many in the continent are donning coats and scarves, Cyprus remains a sun-soaked haven, with temperatures hovering around a scorching 31C, even hotter than certain parts of Turkey. This unanticipated warmth has left both meteorologists and travel enthusiasts in awe, sparking debates among experts.

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Average temperature in Gran Canaria in December In Gran Canaria the daily mean temperature is 19.2°C (66.5°F) in December, which is calculated as a mean between the average high temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) and the average low of 16.2°C (61.2°F).

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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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Temperature in Lanzarote in December Average maximum temperatures reach 21.9 °C during the day with around 6 hours of sunshine and it remains relatively cool throughout the night falling to around 16 °C.

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