Playa del Ingles Weather in December

What’s the weather like in Playa del Ingles in December?

The Playa Del Ingles weather in December is very mild and even though it’s the wettest time of the year, rain usually only falls on a handful of days and showers can be short and sharp. The temperatures are warm and pleasant during the day and the famous Canary Island sunshine soon dries the ground.

Geographical influences

This sunny resort is on the southern tip of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands. The Atlantic Ocean here is cooled by the Canary Current, which carries cooler water from the north Atlantic to these shores. Playa Del Ingles is slightly warmer and drier than resorts in the north of Gran Canaria, because the inland mountains shield it from the trade winds.

Averages

The weather in Playa Del Ingles in December is warmer than mainland Europe at this time. You can expect an average daytime temperature of 22°C, with this dropping to a comfortable 14°C at night. Even the lowest average temperature during the day is a mild 14°C. There’s plenty of sunshine too, with the white beaches of Playa Del Ingles basking with around ten hours per day. The rainfall increases in December to an average of 37mm, so you may need an umbrella to avoid getting caught in any passing showers.