Puerto de Mogán Weather in December
December is the wettest month in Puerto de Mogán — 35mm across 4 days — and the month that rewards those who understand the village best. With 22°C days, 6 hours of sunshine, and a sea at 20°C, the warmth is real and the village is genuinely beautiful. The canal bridges are lit for Christmas, the harbour restaurants run festive menus, and the Friday market in December has a special, unhurried quality. Christmas in Puerto de Mogán is an experience unlike anywhere else on the island. The small scale of the village — just a few streets, a harbour, and the canal — means the Christmas decorations feel intimate rather than commercial. The fishing boats in the harbour are dressed with lights, the flower-draped bridges catch the December sun, and the village celebrates the season in a genuinely Canarian way.
Avg High
22°C
Avg Low
16°C
Rain Days
4 days
UV Index
4
Humidity
71%
Sea Temp
20°C
Sun Hours
6 hrs/day
Rain (mm)
35 mm
Climate Detail
December averages 35mm of rain across 4 days — the wettest month of the year. Atlantic fronts hit the southwest-facing barranco with full force in December, and the valley's topography means rainfall is channelled and concentrated. When it rains in December in Puerto de Mogán, it rains with purpose. But clear days following fronts are often among the finest of the year. Sea temperature at 20°C is cool enough to feel refreshing but warm enough for the brave. December is the calmest wind month in Puerto de Mogán — the barranco at rest — which means the harbour beach on sunny December days is sheltered, warm, and genuinely pleasant.
What to Do in December
Christmas at the harbour
The Puerto de Mogán harbour in December — fishing boats lit, canal bridges with Christmas decorations, the village quiet and warm — is one of the most atmospheric Christmas settings in the Canary Islands.
December Friday market
The last Friday markets of the year in Puerto de Mogán are among the most special. Fewer visitors, local Christmas goods, handmade items, and the canal setting with its winter flowers and Christmas lights.
New Year's Eve at the village
Puerto de Mogán celebrates New Year's Eve at the harbour — an informal, intimate celebration with music, fireworks over the bay, and the warm December air that makes outdoor midnight gatherings realistic.
Whale watching in winter peak
December is one of the best months for cetacean sightings from Puerto de Mogán marina. The cold Atlantic water brings whale activity very close to the coast.
Day trips in good weather
When December delivers its clear days — and it delivers many — the barranco above Puerto de Mogán, the wild west coast road north toward La Aldea, and the boat trip to Veneguera are all outstanding in winter light.
What to Pack
- ✓Layered warm clothing — 22°C in barranco December warmth but 16°C evenings
- ✓A serious waterproof jacket — December rain is real and can be heavy
- ✓Warm shoes — not sandal weather in rain
- ✓Swimwear for calm, warm harbour days
- ✓Something festive — the village's Christmas atmosphere rewards it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Puerto de Mogán in December?+
December in Puerto de Mogán is mild with the most rain — 22°C highs, 15°C nights, 6 hours of sunshine on clear days, 43mm of rain across 3 days, and sea at 21°C. UV index 4.
Does it rain much in Puerto de Mogán in December?+
December is Puerto de Mogán's wettest month — 43mm across 3 days. Around 28 days remain dry. At 22°C with a 21°C sea, the village is mild by European winter standards. The Christmas decorations on the canal bridges and the harbour Christmas market create a distinctive Little Venice December atmosphere between the Atlantic showers.
Is Puerto de Mogán worth visiting in December?+
For those who value authenticity and charm over guaranteed sunshine, December in Puerto de Mogán is exceptional. The village Christmas atmosphere, the intimate Friday market, and the harbour in winter light are genuinely special. The wettest month warning is real — rain can be heavy — but the barranco warmth (22°C) and the village character make it compelling.
What is the Friday market like in December in Puerto de Mogán?+
The December Friday market has a special quality — fewer tourists, local Christmas goods, handmade items, and a genuinely festive atmosphere. The canal setting with Christmas lights and winter flowers is beautiful. It is, for regular visitors, one of the finest Friday markets of the year.
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