Tenerife weather in December

Tenerife, Spain
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December in Tenerife: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Tenerife · #225 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Tenerife climate normals — December

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low17°C / 62°F
Rainfall24 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine9.4 h/day
Daylight10.4 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)59🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Tenerife in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Tenerife?
December in Tenerife: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Tenerife on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Tenerife in December?
In December, Tenerife averages a daily high of 21.3°C and a low of 16.9°C, with about 23.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tenerife in December?
Tenerife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in December.

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