Monthly climate guide

Santa Cruz de la Palma weather in December

December in Santa Cruz de la Palma is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and night-time lows near 19°C (67°F). The month usually brings about 28 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.

What stands out in December

Santa Cruz de la Palma is usually about 5°C warmer than Alcúdia in December.
In Santa Cruz de la Palma, December is early winter.
Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.

Avg high

21°C

69°F

Avg low

19°C

67°F

Rainfall

28 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

74%

relative

Sky

39%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Show the monthly averages as a table

Average monthly climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	19°C / 67°F	18°C / 65°F	13 mm	73%	37%
February	19°C / 66°F	17°C / 63°F	18 mm	75%	40%
March	19°C / 66°F	18°C / 64°F	12 mm	77%	43%
April	20°C / 67°F	18°C / 65°F	12 mm	77%	39%
May	21°C / 69°F	19°C / 67°F	5 mm	78%	45%
June	22°C / 71°F	21°C / 69°F	2 mm	81%	39%
July	23°C / 73°F	22°C / 71°F	1 mm	84%	41%
August	24°C / 75°F	23°C / 73°F	3 mm	85%	35%
September	24°C / 76°F	23°C / 73°F	6 mm	80%	28%
October	24°C / 75°F	22°C / 72°F	29 mm	77%	39%
November	22°C / 71°F	21°C / 69°F	33 mm	75%	43%
December	21°C / 69°F	19°C / 67°F	28 mm	74%	39%

What to pack for December

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Sunglasses

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is December a good time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Spain cities in December

Vallehermosa

21° / 20°C · 27 mm

Valverde

21° / 20°C · 23 mm

Santiago del Teide

20° / 18°C · 27 mm

Costa Adeje

21° / 19°C · 23 mm

Puerto de la Cruz

20° / 18°C · 26 mm

Tenerife

21° / 19°C · 23 mm

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Santa Cruz de la Palma in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma?

December is a reasonable time for Santa Cruz de la Palma: highs around 21°C and about 28 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Santa Cruz de la Palma in December?

Average highs are about 21°C (69°F) and average lows about 19°C (67°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Santa Cruz de la Palma in December?

Santa Cruz de la Palma typically gets around 28 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Santa Cruz de la Palma (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.