Wednesday, 06 January 2016 08:17

This Is What Gran Canaria Really Looks Like In December

December 2015 in Gran Canaria December 2015 in Gran Canaria www.photosgrancanaria.com

Gran Canaria in December is about the sunniest place in the whole of Europe. Here's a selection of photos of what to expect if you're heading here on holiday just before Christmas.

Most of these photos were taken during December 2015: An exceptionally sunny month all over Gran Canaria. While south Gran Canaria and its resorts are sunny most days in December, the north is cloudier. Gran Canaria does get a few days of December rain most years, but the rainy spells only last a couple of days and then the sun comes out again. 

December in Maspalomas

Blue skies are standard on Maspalomas beach in December 

December outdoor eating in Gran Canaria

As is sitting out for a drink at sunset 

December calima in Gran Canaria

Although we do get the odd day of calima with dust in the air

Gran Canaria waterfall in December

And even a few days of cloud and rain

Puerto Rico in December

Most days in Gran Canaria, and especially south Gran Canaria, look like this

Maspalomas in December

And this: Maspalomas dunes and lagoon on a typical December day

Almond blossom in Gran Canaria

In mild years, such as 2015, the almond blossom doesn't even wait for the New Year

December 2015 3

Every year, Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas hosts the world's biggest sand nativity scene; Definitely worth a visit

December 2015 7

The north coast of Gran Canaria is a great place to go surfing in December

December 2015 5

With the skies normally clear of dust, the views of Teide volcano on Tenerife are epic

Gran Canaria temperatures in December

Gran Canaria in December

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    The single most common question we get in the Gran Canaria Info group is...

    What is the weather going to be like during my holiday?

    The answer is almost always the same: If you are going to south Gran Canaria's resorts, it is very likely to be sunny every day. Yes, even in the winter. Yes, even though your weather app says it is going to be cloudy. Yes, even in January. And in February, etc.

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    To check for these rare rain and clouds there is no point using generic weather apps because they use data that averages out the weather and temperature across Gran Canaria.

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    So, instead of believing your current weather app use the Spanish weather service website called the AEMET. It's website has detailed and very accurate forecasts for individual resorts, town and even beaches.

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    The mobile website works very well in English although the app is only in Spanish at the moment.  

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