December Weather in Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria - 2024

Playa del Ingles is a stunning sea resort located on the south coast of Gran Canaria island in the Canary Islands. The 2.7 km (1.7 Miles) long resort is often described as one of the most famous beaches in Europe. This fun sunny beach offers visitors a variety of leisure and sports activities like sailing, water-skiing, and many more. You are sure not to be bored while visiting the area. On the plus side, the locals here are known to be very friendly and welcoming people.

Its beaches welcome tourists from all over the world. There is a nudist section close to the dunes and an area popular with the LGBTQ community near Bar 7. There are also marked-out areas for children, surfers, and other beachgoers.

Playa del Ingles is lined with luxurious hotels and villas, great restaurants, snack bars, fast food outlets, amusement arcades, etc. the town is bustling with a growing gay scene, with clubs and bars themed especially for them. There are also gay pride festivals.

December weather in Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in December in Playa del Ingles, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if December is comfortable or humid

Generally, December in Playa del Ingles will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 57°F / 14°C.

Playa del Ingles does not have a lot of rainy days in December. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.4 inches / 9 mm of rain during the whole month.

December weather in Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in December in Playa del Ingles, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Playa del Ingles in December

Generally, you can expect in December an average temperature of 71°F / 22°C during the day and an average of 57°F / 14°C during the night. In December, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 78°F / 26°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 51°F / 11°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. August and September are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 84°F / 29°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. And almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 69°F / 21°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August and September are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. And almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 77°F / 25°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Playa del Ingles each month:

- Can you expect rain in December in Playa del Ingles?

Generally, you can expect about 3 rain days in December, with on average 0.4 inches / 9 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, May and July are the driest months, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.4 inches / 9 mmmm. When comparing December with the month before and after, this is slightly more than November, which sees around 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain. And slightly more than January, which sees around 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 2 and 3 days. When comparing December with the month before and after, this is almost equal to November, which sees an average of between 2 and 3 days of rain. And almost equal to January, which sees around 2 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Playa del Ingles for December

You can expect in December, the water temperature for Playa del Ingles to be between 71°F / 22°C and 68°F / 20°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

September has the highest water temperature, with around 77°F / 25°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing the water temperature from December with the month before and after, December has a water temperature almost equal to November, with a water temperature of an average of between 73°F / 23°C and 75°F / 24°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from January, that is an average of between 69°F / 21°C and 71°F / 22°C.

- Can you expect in December a lot of sunny days in Playa del Ingles

Generally, you can expect around 11 sunny days in December and around 16 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, December is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 1 sunny day. When comparing December with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to November, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to January, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Playa del Ingles. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 1 cloudy day. When comparing December with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to November, with an average of between 3 and 4 cloudy days. And almost equal to January, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in December in Playa del Ingles?

Generally, December in Playa del Ingles will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Playa del Ingles to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing December with the month before and after, this is almost equal to November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). And slightly more than January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air)

What to do in Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria in December

While in Playa del Ingles, snowbirds can enjoy a variety of attractions in the area such as:

• Templo Ecumencio de San Salvador: This is a beautiful catholic church with a stunning mosaic of stained glass. It has an unusual and modern architecture. Snowbirds can visit this church to get away from the loud and crowded days at the beaches.
• Paseo Maritimo: This is a boardwalk on the beach of Playa del Ingles from which you will be able to enjoy great views of the dunes and the sea. There are also shops and cafes lining the area.

Is it humid in Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria in December?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria in December. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in December in Playa del Ingles, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Playa del Ingles during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of December, you can expect that Playa del Ingles will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is December a good time to go to Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria?

Trying to answer the question of whether December is a good time to go to Playa del Ingles is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Playa del Ingles in December, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In December, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 57°F / 14°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 11 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.4 inches / 9 mm of rain during December. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that December a good time to go to Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria in December?

In Playa del Ingles, it does not rain all day in December. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.4 inches / 9 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria, there are, on average 11 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days in December. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is December the rainiest month in Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria?

December is the month with the most rainy days, and it is the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Playa del Ingles, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 3 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 0.4 inches / 9 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

Is December the most sunniest month in Playa del Ingles Gran Canaria?

December is the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Playa del Ingles, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

December is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 11 sunny days, and 16 partly suny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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