Tenerife in December
Festive winter sun
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Tenerife.
December brings warm days for Christmas and New Year, with peak prices to match.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 17–22°C
- Mild to warm, the wettest month.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy over the holidays.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates at Christmas and New Year.
+Warm days at Christmas.
–Peak prices at the holidays.
My tip for December
Travel in early December for lower rates.
- Winter sun
- Holidays
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Tenerife, 10th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Tenerife in December
- Winter-sun peak
- Northern Europeans come for the warmth. Book flights and hotels early, especially around Christmas.
December–March
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Weather
Weather in Tenerife in December
In December Tenerife averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 43 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: AEMET (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 1981–2010). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tenerife in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Tenerife?
- December is one of the weakest months in Tenerife. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Tenerife overall (10 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Warm days at Christmas. The main downside: Peak prices at the holidays.
- What is the weather like in Tenerife in December?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 17°C. Expect about 43 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Mild to warm, the wettest month. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 21°C).
- Is Tenerife crowded in December?
- Crowds are high. Very busy over the holidays. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Tenerife in December?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Peak rates at Christmas and New Year. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (December ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Still going to Tenerife in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — peak prices at the holidays.
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