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Which is the sunniest Canary Island in December?

Which is the sunniest island 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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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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Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

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In this way, we can say that if the weather is a determining factor when deciding the destination of your vacation, making a trip to the Canary Islands in December will be a great success. The islands where the climate is most favorable at any time of the year are Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.

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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. Things get a bit cool in the evenings so don't forget to pack some warmer clothes.

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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 22 C and the average daily minimum is 17 C.

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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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Tenerife is not a particularly windy island, although there may be times when the wind is stronger. So, if you want to hit the waves with your surfboard, you can find numerous beaches on the north coast and a few on the south that are perfect for water sports.

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Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.

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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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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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Tenerife: the warmest Canary Island in winter The daily average temperature in winter is generally between 20 and 25 degrees celsius, which makes it attractive for those looking to escape the winter chill. The winter warmth can be explained by its geographic position.

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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 best restaurants in Gran Canaria On this occasion, we want to show you that the Canary Islands are the place Ideal to live an eternal summer. Therefore, visiting the Canary Islands in December can be a great option to show off a splendid natural tan in the middle of winter.

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The city has a subtropical climate, with warm weather all year round making this a great place to visit no matter which month you travel. December is the start of winter in Puerto de la Cruz, but temperatures are still mild with only a small amount of rain and plenty of sunshine expected through the month.

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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.

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Arguineguin & Puerto Rico Right in the shadow of the highlands these two south-west Gran Canaria spots get 320 days per year of blue sky. The beaches at Puerto Rico, Patalavaca, Amadores and Arguineguín are your best bet for sunshine even if the rest of Gran Canaria is cloudy (which isn't very often).

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This also depends on which beach you choose, since beaches that are more sheltered will have a warmer sea temperature. We've been able to swim in December in the Canaries several times, as well as all the other winter months, although there can be significant differences from year to year.

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For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Canary Islands is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors.

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