What is the weather like in south of Tenerife in early December? [duplicate]

I'm looking for a sunny escape from cold European winter. Therefore I was thinking about the canarian islands, more specifically Tenerife. As there are direct flies from my nearest airport.

Because I didn't make it to the beach this year, I would like to be able to do that. And there comes my question. I found very different information on what the weather and temperatures will be like. Most say it will still be "bikini weather" during the day. But I also read that the sea will be rather cold (below 20). So at least for me not very inviting for a long swim in the sea.

So can anyone help me with personal experience? What will the situation be like in lat's say Costa Adeje or nearby area?

Edit Thanks for the links to historic weather data. I already checked those. I'm really more looking for personal experience as mentioned. Numbers alone can be misleading or not cover all microclimas. And I heard there can be big differences on Tenerife

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Best Answer

You can find a complete atlas of the climate of all the Macaronesian islands through the websites of the Portugese and Spanish meteorological agencies. The atlas has legends in three languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English. This atlas is far more specific than the answers in the duplicated questions.

You are right that the Canary Isles have strong microclimates in winter, in particular precipitation, due to elevation differences and wind. The north and east of the western islands will be rainy. The south and west will be sunny and dry.

Excerpt from Figure 72 on Page 72 from the aforementioned atlas, showing mean rainfall in December. As you can see, rainfall in Tenerife in December varies from 5–10 mm in the southwest to 100–150 mm in the higher parts of the north and northeast!

Part of Figure 51 from page 56, showing the mean maximum temperature in December. Here we mainly see the effect of elevation.

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How hot is South Tenerife in December?

Temperature in Tenerife in December Tenerife is a popular place for sun seekers in December with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 22.2 \xb0C (70 \xb0F) combined with about six hours of sunshine.

Which part of Tenerife is warmest in December?

The warmest places in Gran Canaria in December are located in the south: Maspalomas, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan....HOTTEST CANARY ISLAND IN DECEMBER: GRAN CANARIA & TENERIFE.December WeatherTenerifeAverage Low \xb0C (\xb0F)16.5 (61.7)Rain mm (inches)30 (1.19)Rain Days4Average Sun Hours66 more columns•Aug 21, 2020

Can I sunbathe in Tenerife in December?

Is Tenerife hot in December? Yes, the average temperature in December during the daytime is 22.7\xb0C (80.2\xb0F), which is hot enough for sunbathing.

Can you sunbathe in Tenerife at Christmas?

Blessed with the warmest weather in Europe, the Canary Islands/Spain are the place to go if you're craving some winter sun. Beyond swimming and sunbathing, Christmas in Tenerife is a great type of holiday that won't make you miss the mulled wine and the traditional Christmas markets that Europe is famous for.

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