December weather forecastGran Canaria, Spain

The rocky region of Puerto de Mogan in Gran Canaria, in SpainThe rocky region of Puerto de Mogan in Gran Canaria, in Spain

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gran Canaria, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20°C (68°F) and min 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Temperature

With the advent of December, Gran Canaria experiences an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20°C (68°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Gran Canaria maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Gran Canaria, Spain, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Gran Canaria, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Gran Canaria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.4 days and collects up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gran Canaria is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gran Canaria, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 18:17 WET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gran Canaria are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gran Canaria are 20°C (68°F) and 17.7°C (63.9°F) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity in Gran Canaria are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Gran Canaria is 70%.

In Gran Canaria, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gran Canaria, Spain.

In December, the average day length in Gran Canaria, Spain, is 10h and 25min.

On the first day of December in Gran Canaria, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 18:17 WET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Gran Canaria, Spain, is 8.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Gran Canaria are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average high temperature in December: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average wind speed in December: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (16km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (19mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).