December is a great time to escape to sunnier climates in order to avoid the harsh British winter that plagues the UK every year.
Tenerife 🇮🇨
Tenerife Weather Lowdown December:
Tenerife has always been thought of as the Island of Eternal Spring and this is especially true for the month of December. Whilst much of Europe is experiencing single-digit temperatures, rain and clouds, Tenerife continues to enjoy fantastic sunshine and temperatures of 24°C during the day.
Spend Christmas Day on the beach, in 2019 the average temperature was 22°C and in 2020 it was 21°C, Both days being sunny all day.
Swim in the sea in December, Tenerife offers 6 hours of sunshine in the winter a day with an average sea temperature of 21°C! Perfect temperature for a dip in the sea.
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Average Flight Time:
The average flight time from London (LGW) to Tenerife (all airports) is a duration of 4h 30m.
Places to visit in Tenerife in December:
You can find a number of Christmas events dedicated to families all over Tenerife island, from Christmas markets in Puerto De La Cruz at Plaza Escalator Angel Acosta Square. here you can find a number of artisanal products, Christmas music concerts and more.
Santa Cruz offer beautifully decorated Christmas lights making it a vibrant town, the town authorities usually organise workshops like gift wrapping, recycling old items to create new decorations aswell as other activities for young children.
Costa Adeje also offers Christmas driven events like concerts and children activities.
Costa Adeje is one of the most popular coastal resorts in Tenerife and offers something for the whole family to enjoy. Sun-worshippers can enjoy the wonderful selection of beaches – both black volcanic and soft white sand – great water sports as well.
The resort is also home to one of the biggest and best water parks in Europe – Siam Park. Lots of rides, this park features the largest artificial wave pool in the world and the tallest water slide in Europe.
Gran Canaria 🇮🇨
Gran Canaria Weather Lowdown December:
Similar to Tenerife and the other Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is a great place for winter sun in December, with an average temperature of 19°C, very pleasant for sunbathing.
Gran Canaria can reach an average of 22.2°C during the warmest part of the day, the lowest temperature is around 16°C.
Swimming in the Sea is also pleasant in December with an average sea temperature of 21°C, This is perfect for spending Christmas Day on the beach right? in 2019 and 2020 the temperature was an average of 20°C for the day.
Average Flight Time:
The average flight time from London (LGW) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is a duration of 4h 25m.
Places to visit in Gran Canaria in December:
Las Palmas host a number of different Christmas events all through December, with markets, lights, activities for children and more.
December is a great time to take part in some activities, it’s generally colder than the summer months, If you are not a fan of sea swimming, why not take a glimpse of the marine life from a submarine. Based in Mogan, Submarine Adventure run tours where you will dive to depths of 25m and see what there is to offer down under, Onboard you’ll have the chance to see everything from turtles and scorpionfish to stingrays and moray eels.
Lanzarote 🇮🇨
Lanzarote Weather Lowdown December:
Similar to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote offers an average temperature of 19°C, with an average high of 22°C and low of 15°C, this makes December a perfect time to visit Lanzarote to sit on the beach or sunbathe by the pool.
Even better the temperature in December makes it ideal for spending Christmas Day on the Beach with previous years showing a temperature of 21°C in 2019 and 20°C in 2020.
Throughout the whole of December, there is an average of 4 days rain, It would be advised to pack some light trousers and jumpers for when it gets chilly late at night.
Average Flight Time:
The average flight time from London (LGW) to Lanzarote (ACE) is a duration of 4h 10m, one of the quickest journeys to the Canary Islands.
Places to visit in Lanzarote in December:
Catch the Santa parade in Puerto Del Carmen, this takes place every year and is considered as a tradition.
Playa Blanca hosts a number of organised events every Wednesday such as Christmas markets, concerts and many activities for children throughout the month.
While you’re enjoying the festivities, don’t miss out on Midnight Mass, head to the Church of Nuestra Senora del Carmen. It’s a Catholic church, however, the Anglican church shares it for their Sunday services, and for some special occasions, too.
Fuerteventura 🇮🇨
Fuerteventura Weather Lowdown December:
Like most of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura offers a spot of beauty and of course, good winter sun, with an average temperature of 19°C, with the highest temperatures reaching 22°C and lowest temperatures of 16°C.
Ideal temperatures for Christmas Day on the beach, December offered temperatures of 20°C in 2019 & 2020 with sun all day.
Even better the Average Sea Temperature is around 20°C making it ideal for a dip in the sea on Christmas Day or throughout all of December.
Different to the other Canary Islands, Fuerteventura only has 3 days of rain throughout all of December.
Average Flight Time:
The average flight time from London (LGW) to Fuerteventura (FUE) is a duration of 4h 15m.
Places to visit in Fuerteventura in December:
Every year theres a Christmas market organised in Corralejo, here you can find stalls selling decorations, artisanal products, aswell as after arts and crafts for children, 2021 is due to be announced in the later months of the year.
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Punta Cana 🇩🇴
Punta Cana Weather Lowdown December:
Different to the Canary Islands, The Caribbean Island of Punta Cana has a very different climate, with an average temperature of 25°C in December. The highest temperatures in Punta Cana reach 29°C and the lowest reaching 22°C, this is an ideal location for sun worshippers wanting winter sun.
Punta Cana offers eight hours of Sunshine every day throughout the month of December, this is plenty of time for you to explore the resort and catch a tan by the pool or beach.
Waking up, opening your pressies and heading down to the beach on Christmas Day is ideal in Punta Cana, with previous temperatures showing an average of 27°C in 2019 & 26°C in 2020 with an Average Sea Temperatures of 27°C! What more could you ask for!
Punta Cana has an average of 7 rain days throughout all of December.
Average Flight Time:
The average flight time from London (LGW) to Punta Cana (PUJ) is a duration of 9h 15m.
Places to visit in Punta Cana in December:
Between December 24th and 25th, the whole of Punta Cana celebrates Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On these days and the weeks leading up to them, the resort is covered in festive decorations and there is a prestigious gala on the evening of the 24th, with live bands, entertainment, food and drinks.
Christmas Day is mainly a family affair, with many locals hitting the beach after spending the morning at church.
Escape to…Punta Cana For Winter Sun☀️🏝🍹
Cape Verde 🇨🇻
Cape Verde Weather Lowdown December:
Cape Verde is one of nine islands found in the Atlantic between Africa and South America. Cape Verde is one of the hotter islands to visit during the December period, with an average temperature of 25°C.
Cape Verde can offer highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C during the month of December also.
With 6 hours of sunshine per day and Average Sea Temperatures of 25°C, taking a dip in the Sea is very pleasant, especially on Christmas Day, in 2019 the average temperature was 24°C & in 2020 it was 21°C.
You will only find 2 days of rain during the month of December.
Average Flight Time:
The average flight time from London (LGW) to Cape Verde (SID) is a duration of 5h 50m.
Places to visit in Cape Verde in December:
Christmas celebrations on the beach are a common phenomenon during the festive season and can make for a really novel way to spend Christmas in Cape Verde.
While New Year’s eve is a rather low key event in the country, some of the more tourist-focused areas do celebrate in style. Praia and Mindelo have fireworks displays, and the resort complexes on the island of Sal throw parties for guests.
In Boa Vista is known for its fantastic wildlife – some of which can only be found in the resort. The small islands that dot the coastline of Boa Vista are the perfect place to watch sea birds nest, whilst the ocean gives you a great opportunity to sea turtles and other colourful marine life.
Whale watching is also very popular, with several companies offering boat trips to see the incredible creatures.
Riviera Maya, Mexico 🇲🇽
Riviera Maya Weather Lowdown December:
December is in the dry season and at the end of the hurricane season in Mexico, when the country enjoys lower, more pleasant temperatures than the wet season. During this time of year, Riviera Maya the resort experiences average temperatures of around 26°C during December with an average of 5 rainfall days.
Riviera Maya highest temperatures in December can rise to 28°C with lowest temperatures of 22°C.
8 hours of sunshine glistens over Rivera Maya every day in December! Perfect for topping up a tan, ensure to take a dip in the sea to not overheat, Rivera Maya has an Average Sea Temperatures of 27°C!
So spending Christmas day on the beach or by the pool couldn’t be more relevent! in 2019 & 2020 the average temperature was 21°C and sunny all day.
Average Flight Time:
The average flight time from London (LGW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN) is a duration of 10h.
Places to visit in Cape Verde in December:
Many people celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Riviera Maya. At this time of year, almost all hotels, bars and restaurants hold special dinners to celebrate the events.
Although Christmas day is usually a quiet time spent with family, the days before are full of theatrical performances, music concerts and festive spirit.
Head to one of the many beaches at the resort on New Year’s Eve around midnight to watch the incredible firework displays as you ring in the New Year.
If you’re in search of a bit of rest and relaxation, you can lounge around on the white sandy beaches whilst the palm trees sway in the background. After you’ve topped up your tan, don your snorkelling gear and enjoy some of the most amazing underwater sights you’ll ever experience on a snorkelling tour.
In addition to the many picture-perfect beaches, Riviera Maya also features a wealth of fascinating ruins and other sites that are only a short drive away, including Cenote Dos Ojos, Aktun Chen, Mayan Ruins of Tulum and Gran Cenote.
