December weather forecast
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

December weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria exhibits a full-on winter vibe. Temperature registers a drop, recording a range from cool 16.5°C (61.7°F) to a mild high of 22.2°C (72°F). With the highest level of precipitation recorded for the year at 31mm (1.22"), December marks the peak of rainfall amid the calendar months. The decreasing daylight hours and an overall drop in sunlit time signal the full arrival of winter. Notably, even in the heart of the winter season, the sea temperature stays warm at 20.6°C (69.1°F), making sea-bathing still a pleasant option.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria sees a recorded average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.2°C (72°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. An average low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F) is observed during December nights in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the average seawater temperature in December is 20.6°C (69.1°F).
Note: A majority do not enjoy swimming in water at 20.6°C (69.1°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing increases progressively as the temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 18:16 WET.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.