Santa Cruz de la Palma in December

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
9Rainy days (51 mm)
10:11 hDaylight
08:02Sunrise · 18:13 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.4 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

17° 16° J 16° 15° F 16° 15° M 17° 16° A 18° 17° M 19° 18° J 20° 19° J 21° 20° A 21° 21° S 21° 20° O 19° 18° N 18° 17° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 17°C16°C32 mm 6– – 7.4
February 16°C15°C32 mm 6– – 7.4
March 16°C15°C29 mm 6– – 7.4
April 17°C16°C15 mm 4– – 7.7
May 18°C17°C7 mm 2– – 8.1
June 19°C18°C4 mm 1– – 8.5
July 20°C19°C3 mm 1– – 8.6
August 21°C20°C3 mm 1– – 8.8
September 21°C21°C8 mm 2– – 8.7
October 21°C20°C26 mm 6– – 8.1
November 19°C18°C36 mm 8– – 7.5
December 18°C17°C51 mm 9– – 7.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santa Cruz de la Palma in December?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma?

The best months are August, September, July, June.