December is not one of the recommended months for Tenerife
The months the guide recommends are May and June.
In December, the average high is 22.8 °C and the low 16.5 °C. It rains 3.5 days and there are 195 hours of sun (Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, December has more rainy days (3.5 against 0.2), fewer hours of sun (195 against 253), and higher average hotel rates (€169 against €121).
- Weather
- High 22.8 °C · low 16.5 °C · 3.5 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 71% (yearly average: 76%)
- Daylight
- 07:52 to 18:13 (10 h 21 min)
- Public holidays
- 2
Activities in Tenerife
La Laguna Free Tour
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Free Tour
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Teide National Park Night Tour + Stargazing
from €26
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The weather in Tenerife in December
AEMET climate normals (1981-2010) from the Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.
December against the rest of the year
| December | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 22.8 | 24.7 | 24.8 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 3.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Hours of sunshine | 195 | 253 | 227 |
In November, the average high is 24.8 °C with 1.9 rainy days; in January, 21.7 °C with 1.8 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 21.7 | 22.0 | 23.1 | 23.1 | 23.9 | 25.4 | 27.7 | 28.4 | 27.9 | 26.8 | 24.8 | 22.8 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 15.2 | 15.0 | 15.6 | 16.0 | 17.0 | 18.8 | 20.2 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 20.0 | 18.2 | 16.5 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 3.5 |
| Hours of sunshine | 193 | 195 | 226 | 219 | 246 | 259 | 295 | 277 | 213 | 214 | 193 | 195 |
AEMET climate normals at the Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Tenerife in December
Hotel occupancy by beds was 71% in December 2025. The yearly average was 76%; the busiest month was August (83%) and the quietest, May (69%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €169 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €147 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 76 | 81 | 74 | 73 | 69 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 74 | 77 | 76 | 71 |
| Average rate (€) | 160 | 164 | 157 | 154 | 121 | 120 | 140 | 147 | 137 | 147 | 153 | 169 |
INE data for the island of Tenerife, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price.
Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗
Where to stay in Tenerife in December
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Sunrise and sunset in Tenerife in December
On 15 December the sun rises at 07:52 and sets at 18:13 (local time): 10 h 21 min of daylight.
For comparison: on 15 June there are 13 h 56 min of daylight and on 15 December, 10 h 21 min.
Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.
Public holidays in December 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Tenerife (Canary Islands):
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception (national)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (national)
Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.
Tenerife in December: what the guide says
The Tenerife guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to December. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
More ideas in Tenerife
Anaga Rural Park Hike
from €24
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Teide Day Trip + Cable Car from North Tenerife
from €92
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Whale & Dolphin Eco-Catamaran Experience
from €47
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Tenerife month by month
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Sources for this page
Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Tenerife guide and its sources.