Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria Weather in December
December in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is the wettest month of the year — 51mm across 5 days — and the honest choice for those who know the resort. Atlantic fronts arrive from the southwest with frequency, and the bay's exposed position means it catches more winter rain than the eastern south coast resorts. But temperatures remain at 19°C, 6 hours of sunshine still dominate most days, and the sea at 20°C is swimmable. What December in Puerto Rico offers that other resorts cannot is the combination of genuine warmth, a completely functional sheltered bay, and the intimate atmosphere of a quiet marina in mid-winter. Christmas in Puerto Rico — boats decorated in the marina, the waterfront restaurants with their Christmas menus, and a beach that remains usable even in December — is a distinctive and genuinely appealing experience.
Avg High
19°C
Avg Low
13°C
Rain Days
5 days
UV Index
4
Humidity
68%
Sea Temp
20°C
Sun Hours
6 hrs/day
Rain (mm)
51 mm
Climate Detail
December averages 5 rainy days — the most of any month. The UV index drops to 4, its annual minimum, making sunny December days comfortable for extended outdoor time without heavy sun protection. When fronts pass, they pass quickly, and the bay returns to its sheltered calm within hours. Sea temperature at 20°C is noticeably cooler than the summer peak but still swimmable. The bay's protected design keeps the water calmer than open coast beaches, making December bay swimming more realistic than it might sound given the air temperature.
What to Do in December
Christmas marina atmosphere
The Puerto Rico marina in December is one of the most characterful locations in Gran Canaria. Long-stay sailing boats decorated for Christmas, waterfront restaurants with festive menus, and the quiet intimacy of an active working marina in mid-winter.
Bay swimming on good days
December in Puerto Rico produces both its worst days (heavy Atlantic rain) and some of its most beautiful — a December morning after a front has cleared, with the bay calm, the sea at 20°C, and winter sun on the terraced resort above.
New Year's Eve at the marina
Puerto Rico celebrates New Year's Eve along the marina waterfront — a warm, informal celebration with boat horns at midnight and the lights of the resort reflected in the bay.
Whale watching winter season
December whale watching from Puerto Rico marina is excellent — pilot whales are resident year-round and winter conditions often bring additional species close to the coast.
Day trips in good weather
When December delivers its clear days — and it delivers many — the drive west to Puerto de Mogán and the dramatic southwest coast is stunning in winter light.
What to Pack
- ✓Layered warm clothing — December evenings at 13°C with rain are genuinely cool
- ✓A serious waterproof jacket — essential in December
- ✓Warm shoes or boots — not sandal weather in rain
- ✓Swimwear for calm, warm bay days
- ✓Christmas spirit — the marina atmosphere rewards it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in December?+
December in Puerto Rico is mild but wet — 19°C highs, 14°C nights, 6 hours of sunshine, 51mm of rain across 4 days, and sea at 21°C. UV index 4. The wettest month of the year.
Does it rain much in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria in December?+
December is Puerto Rico's wettest month — 51mm across 4 days. The SW Atlantic position makes Puerto Rico one of the wetter south coast resorts in winter. That said, around 27 days remain dry. At 19°C with a 21°C sea, December in Puerto Rico is mild by European standards, and the enclosed bay remains calm regardless of weather.
Is December a good time to visit Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria?+
December is the wettest month and suits visitors who accept variable weather in exchange for lower prices, quiet resort conditions, warm sea (20°C), and the distinctive atmosphere of a functioning marina in mid-winter. If guaranteed sunshine is essential, Maspalomas or Meloneras are drier choices.
Can you swim at Puerto Rico beach in December?+
Yes — the sea is 20°C in December and the protected bay maintains calm conditions even in winter. December bay swimming is realistic and enjoyable on the clear days that follow fronts. The bay's shelter means the water surface is calm even when wind is significant.
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