December Weather in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria - 2024

Located on the south-west coast of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, Puerto Rico is a small holiday resort that attracts tourists and snowbirds from different parts of the world, all year round. Puerto Rico has a beautiful sandy beach and two small harbors.

Inland, there are many shops and restaurants in the area that many consider to be top class. Most of these shops and restaurants can be found in small shopping centers. One of the popular shopping centers, the Pasarela, is the closest to the beach. The main shopping centers, as well as other exclusive stores, are in the center of the town.

Puerto Rico is not bare of some Spanish flavor. Spanish is spoken widely, alongside English. From the restaurants, music, art, and craft, you are sure to find some Spanish culture in the area. Snowbirds can enjoy swimming, golfing, dolphin-watching cruises, boat trips, sailing, fishing, and a couple of other activities.

December weather in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria

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

Generally, December in Puerto Rico will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 57°F / 14°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.

Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico Gran Canaria in more detail

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

- What will the temperature be in Puerto Rico in December

Generally, you can expect in December an average temperature of 73°F / 23°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 and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°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 almost equal to 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 71°F / 22°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 is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 93°F / 34°C. January and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 78°F / 26°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 equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Puerto Rico each month:

- Can you expect rain in December in Puerto Rico?

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 Puerto Rico for December

You can expect in December, the water temperature for Puerto Rico 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 an average of between 68°F / 20°C and 69°F / 21°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 around 71°F / 22°C.

- Can you expect in December a lot of sunny days in Puerto Rico

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 Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico?

Generally, December in Puerto Rico will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Puerto Rico 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 "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). When comparing December with the month before and after, this is almost equal to November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). And slightly more than January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid)

What to do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria in December

• The Europa Center: the Europa Center, also known as the Europa Centre Puerto Rico, is a great hub of top quality restaurants, entertaining bars, and other sorts of activities for snowbirds. It is one of the top spots in Puerto Rico.
• The Pasarela center: This is a great mall located close to the beach. It has some splendid stores that snowbirds can visit to make essential purchases, and also get a thing or two to take back home with them.
• Playa de Puerto Rico: this is a busy sandy beachside that is surrounded by multiple lodging & dining spots. It's a great place to meet and socialize with other tourists, get a suntan, or just lay back with your feet in the sand and watch a beautiful sunset.
• Angry Birds Activity Park: for snowbirds traveling with younger children, this is a great location. There are lots of activities here like ziplining. It is a great way to allow children to have some fun while on holiday. Food, like burgers, pizza, and ice cream is also available here.

Is it humid in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria in December?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is not a lot of difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months.

Is December a good time to go to Puerto Rico Gran Canaria?

Trying to answer the question of whether December is a good time to go to Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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 73°F / 23°C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. 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 in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria in December?

In Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, 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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