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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 93/100

Arrecife in December

Excellent · 93/100Beach 65/100
High / low22° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation35 mm3 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
28.96° N, 13.55° WElevation 20 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
When to goArrecife · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec93December
Best timeApr–Jun
December: high / low22° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Arrecife averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 35 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Days are 2.3° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1°. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.

December scores 93/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Arrecife. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:41 and sets at 17:59 local time, giving 10 h 18 min of daylight. Days shorten by 7 minutes over the month.

In December, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.

Why 93/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%79%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 65/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Arrecife this month

San Bartolomé
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San Bartolomé

Canary Islands · 7.6 km NW
20°Dec high
3wet days
92score
San Bartolomé
Tías
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Tías

Canary Islands · 9.5 km W
21°Dec high
3wet days
93score
Tías
Costa Teguise
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Costa Teguise

Canary Islands · 6.2 km NE
22°Dec high
3wet days
93score
Costa Teguise
Puerto del Carmen
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Puerto del Carmen

Canary Islands · 12 km W
22°Dec high
3wet days
93score
Puerto del Carmen
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in December

Where to go in December
Tuineje
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Tuineje

Canary Islands
21°Dec high
3wet days
94score
Tuineje
Almería
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Almería

Andalusia
18°Dec high
4wet days
91score
Almería
Huércal de Almería
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Huércal de Almería

Andalusia
18°Dec high
4wet days
91score
Huércal de Almería
Roquetas de Mar
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Roquetas de Mar

Andalusia
19°Dec high
4wet days
90score
Roquetas de Mar
·Questions

Arrecife in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Arrecife?

December scores 93/100 for Arrecife, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Arrecife in December?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 15°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Arrecife in December?

Arrecife receives about 35 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Arrecife in December?

The sea averages 20°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.