It is one of Tenerife's coolest months in the year, although a lot warmer than the rest of Europe, with a mean daily maximum of 23°C and mean daily minimum of 15°C. An estimated 32mm of rain falls over the entire island in 5.5 days in December, with 17.6 of those days being partially cloudy.
Where should I go on Christmas Day in Tenerife?
Best things to do in Tenerife at Christmas
- See the snow at Mount Teide!
- Christmas on the beach!
- Attend a concert at the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz.
- Enjoy your Christmas meal.
- Get outside the tourist resorts.
- Celebrate New Year's Eve.
- Discover the Tres Reyes Magos traditions.
- Get outdoorsy.
Is December a good time to go Tenerife?
Temperature in Tenerife in DecemberTenerife is a popular place for sun seekers in December with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 22.2 °C (70 °F) combined with about six hours of sunshine.
Is everything open in Tenerife at Christmas?
Are things open in Spain on Christmas?
Christmas Day is traditionally NOT the day that most families open presents. Instead it is a day of eating and celebrating with family. The Christmas Day lunch is an hours-long affair that can stretch long past sunset! Almost all shops and restaurants in Madrid will be closed on Christmas Day.
Can you swim in Tenerife at Christmas?
Weather in Tenerife South in DecemberIn Tenerife South, the weather is just warm enough to spend the day on the beach and even go in for a swim, although the ocean water is considerably cooler in winter compared to the summer months.
Are restaurants closed during Christmas in Spain?
Most shops and restaurants will close at midday on Christmas Eve so workers can have this important meal with their families. Christmas Day is traditionally NOT the day that most families open presents. Instead it is a day of eating and celebrating with family.
Can you go swimming in Tenerife in December?
Yes, it's absolutely possible to swim in Tenerife in December and thousands of people do so with pleasure. But if you're dreaming of a warm sea like in Thailand or the Philippines, you'll be disappointed.