Best Canary Island for Swimming in December
In December, the sea is warmest around El Hierro at 21.6°C — the best Canary Island for swimming.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Hierro | 22.2° | 21.6° | 139 | 4.6 | 0% |
| 2 | La Palma | 21.8° | 21.4° | 138 | 7.9 | 50% |
| 3 | La Gomera | 21.5° | 21.4° | — | 3.8 | 83% |
| 4 | Tenerife | 22.1° | 20.8° | 168 | 5.4 | 85% |
| 5 | Gran Canaria | 22.2° | 20.5° | 179 | 4.5 | 100% |
| 6 | Fuerteventura | 22.0° | 19.8° | 186 | 3.2 | 36% |
| 7 | Lanzarote | 22.7° | 19.8° | 208 | 3.2 | 0% |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this ranking worked out?
We rank all 7 Canary Islands using official AEMET climate normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020) in December. El Hierro comes first, La Palma second.
Does the best island change day to day?
The climate ranking is stable across years, but today's actual sunshine varies by island — see the live “Sunny now” column, refreshed several times a day.
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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.