Sun, sea & sand

Costa Adeje, Tenerife weather in December

Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

50

Holiday weather in December

Fair

Best time to visit: June – October

What is the weather like in Costa Adeje, Tenerife in December?

In December, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

December compared

How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.

NovemberNovDecemberDecJanuaryJan
Score695043
Day22°20°19°
Night18°16°15°
Sea23°21°20°
Sun7 h7 h7 h
Rain days565

More details for December

Daylight
10 h 22 min07:51 – 18:13
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
45 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+0Atlantic/Canary

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %15 %
  • Seaweight 25 %60 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in December

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Costa Adeje, Tenerife in December: quick answers

Is Costa Adeje, Tenerife hot in December?

No. In December, Costa Adeje, Tenerife is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.

Can you swim in Costa Adeje, Tenerife in December?

Yes. In December the sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Costa Adeje, Tenerife in December?

Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm.

Costa Adeje, Tenerife month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)