{"id":133,"date":"2021-08-15T11:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T11:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/?p=133"},"modified":"2022-12-02T13:57:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T13:57:49","slug":"best-places-to-go-for-winter-sun-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/best-places-to-go-for-winter-sun-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Go For Winter Sun in December \u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udfdd\ud83e\udd3f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>December is a great time to escape to sunnier climates in order to avoid the harsh British winter that plagues the UK every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Tenerife<\/span><\/strong> \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-1024x509.png\" alt=\"Las Teresitas, known for its fine sands\" class=\"wp-image-4897\" width=\"1100\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-1024x509.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-1536x764.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-2048x1018.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-324x160.png 324w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-696x346.png 696w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-1068x531.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-845x420.png 845w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.55.44-1920x955.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Las Teresitas, known for its fine sands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenerife Weather Lowdown <strong>December<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenerife has always been thought of as the Island of Eternal Spring and this is especially true for the month of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/tenerife\/averages\/december\/\">December<\/a><\/strong>. Whilst much of Europe is experiencing single-digit temperatures, rain and clouds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/tenerife\/\"><strong>Tenerife<\/strong><\/a> continues to enjoy fantastic sunshine and temperatures of  <strong>24\u00b0C during the day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spend Christmas Day on the beach<\/strong>, in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/tenerife\/december\/2019\/#calendar\"><strong>2019<\/strong><\/a> the <strong>average temperature was 22\u00b0C<\/strong> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/tenerife\/december\/2020\/#calendar\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/tenerife\/december\/2018\/#calendar\">&nbsp;<\/a>it was <strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong>, Both days being sunny all day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swim in the sea in December,<\/strong> Tenerife offers <strong>6 hours of sunshine<\/strong> in the winter a day with an average sea temperature of <strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong>! Perfect temperature for a dip in the sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/top-10-weather-facts-tenerife\/\">Top 10 Weather Facts \u2013 Tenerife \u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udf27\ud83c\udf0b<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Flight Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average flight time from <strong>London (LGW)<\/strong> to <strong>Tenerife (all airports)<\/strong> is a duration of <strong>4h 30m<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to visit in Tenerife in December: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find a number of Christmas events dedicated to families all over Tenerife island, from Christmas markets in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/puerto_de_la_cruz\/\">Puerto De La Cruz<\/a><\/strong> at <strong>Plaza Escalator Angel Acosta Square<\/strong>. here you can find a number of <strong>artisanal products<\/strong>, <strong>Christmas music concerts<\/strong> and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/santa_cruz\/\">Santa Cruz<\/a><\/strong> offer <strong>beautifully decorated Christmas lights making it a vibrant town<\/strong>, the town authorities usually organise <strong>workshops like gift wrapping<\/strong>, <strong>recycling old items to create new decorations<\/strong> aswell as other activities for young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/costa_adeje\/forecast\/\">Costa<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/costa_adeje\/forecast\/\">Adeje<\/a><\/strong> also offers <strong>Christmas driven events<\/strong> like <strong>concerts<\/strong> and <strong>children activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Adeje is one of the most popular coastal resorts in Tenerife and offers something for the whole family to enjoy. Sun-worshippers can enjoy the wonderful <strong>selection of beaches \u2013 both black volcanic and soft white sand <\/strong>\u2013 great water sports as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resort is also home to one of the biggest and best water parks in Europe \u2013 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.siampark.net\/en\/\">Siam Park<\/a><\/strong>. Lots of rides, this park features the <strong>largest artificial wave pool in the world and the tallest water slide in Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Gran Canaria<\/span><\/strong> \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-1024x419.png\" alt=\"Idyllic golden sand and turquoise water, Amadores Beach\" class=\"wp-image-4898\" width=\"1096\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-1024x419.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-1536x628.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-2048x838.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-696x285.png 696w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-1068x437.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-1027x420.png 1027w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.57.27-1920x785.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Idyllic golden sand and turquoise water, Amadores Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gran Canaria Weather Lowdown <strong>December<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/tenerife\/\"><strong>Tenerife<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> and the other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/country\/canary-islands\/\">Canary Islands<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/gran_canaria\/averages\/december\/\">Gran Canaria<\/a><\/strong> is a great place for winter sun in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/gran_canaria\/averages\/december\/\">December<\/a><\/strong>, with an <strong>average temperature of 19\u00b0C<\/strong>, very pleasant for sunbathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gran Canaria can reach an average of <strong>22.2\u00b0C<\/strong> during the warmest part of the day, the lowest temperature is around <strong>16\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swimming in the Sea<\/strong> is also pleasant in December with an <strong>average sea temperature<\/strong> of <strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong>, This is perfect for spending Christmas Day on the beach right? in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/gran_canaria\/december\/2019\/#calendar\">2019<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/gran_canaria\/december\/2020\/#calendar\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/a> the temperature was an average of <strong>20\u00b0C<\/strong> for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Flight Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average flight time from <strong>London (LGW)<\/strong> to <strong>Gran Canaria (LPA)<\/strong> is a duration of <strong>4h 25m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to visit in Gran Canaria in December:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/las_palmas\/averages\/december\/\">Las Palmas<\/a><\/strong> host a number of different Christmas events all through December, with markets, lights, activities for children and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>December is a great time to take part in some activities, it&#8217;s generally colder than the summer months, If you are not a fan of sea swimming, why not take a glimpse of the marine life from a submarine. Based in Mogan, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/atlantidasubmarine.com\/\">Submarine Adventure<\/a><\/strong> run tours where you will dive to depths of 25m and see what there is to offer down under, Onboard you&#8217;ll have the chance to see everything from <strong>turtles<\/strong> and <strong>scorpionfish<\/strong> to <strong>stingrays<\/strong> and <strong>moray eels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>Lanzarote <\/strong><\/span>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-1024x580.png\" alt=\"Papagayo Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands\" class=\"wp-image-4895\" width=\"1098\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-1536x869.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-2048x1159.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-696x394.png 696w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-1068x605.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-742x420.png 742w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.51.38-1920x1087.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Papagayo Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lanzarote Weather Lowdown <strong>December<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/gran_canaria\/averages\/december\/\">Gran Canaria<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/lanzarote\/averages\/december\/\">Lanzarote<\/a><\/strong> offers an <strong>average temperature of 19\u00b0C<\/strong>, with an average <strong>high of 22\u00b0C<\/strong> and <strong>low of 15\u00b0C<\/strong>, this makes December a perfect time to visit Lanzarote to sit on the beach or sunbathe by the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better the temperature in December makes it ideal for spending Christmas Day on the Beach with previous years showing a temperature of <strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/lanzarote\/december\/2019\/#calendar\">2019<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>20\u00b0C<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/lanzarote\/december\/2020\/#calendar\">2020<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the whole of December, there is an <strong>average of 4 days rain<\/strong>, It would be advised to pack some light trousers and jumpers for when it gets chilly late at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Flight Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average flight time from <strong>London (LGW)<\/strong> to <strong>Lanzarote (ACE)<\/strong> is a duration of <strong>4h 10m<\/strong>, one of the quickest journeys to the Canary Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to visit in Lanzarote in December:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch the Santa parade in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/puerto_del_carman\/averages\/december\/\"><strong>Puerto Del Carmen<\/strong><\/a>, this takes place every year and is considered as a tradition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/playa_blanca\/averages\/december\/\">Playa Blanca<\/a><\/strong> hosts a number of organised events every Wednesday such as Christmas markets, concerts and many activities for children throughout the month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;re enjoying the festivities, don&#8217;t miss out on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.achurchnearyou.com\/playa-blanca-lanzarote\/\"><strong>Midnight Mass<\/strong><\/a>, head to the Church of Nuestra Senora del Carmen. It&#8217;s a Catholic church, however, the Anglican church shares it for their Sunday services, and for some special occasions, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Fuerteventura <\/span><\/strong>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-1024x578.png\" alt=\"El Cotillo beach is a surfers paradise, Fuerteventura\" class=\"wp-image-4486\" width=\"1098\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-1536x866.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-696x393.png 696w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-1068x602.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-745x420.png 745w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450-1920x1083.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-13.02.47-1-e1627650054450.png 1984w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>El Cotillo beach is a surfers paradise, Fuerteventura<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fuerteventura Weather Lowdown <strong>December<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most of the Canary Islands, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/fuerteventura\/averages\/december\/\">Fuerteventura<\/a><\/strong> offers a spot of beauty and of course, good winter sun, with an <strong>average temperature of 19\u00b0C<\/strong>, with the <strong>highest temperatures<\/strong> reaching <strong>22\u00b0C<\/strong> and <strong>lowest temperatures of 16\u00b0C<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal temperatures for Christmas Day on the beach, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/fuerteventura\/averages\/december\/\">December<\/a> <\/strong>offered temperatures of <strong>20\u00b0C<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/fuerteventura\/december\/2019\/#calendar\">2019<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/fuerteventura\/december\/2020\/#calendar\">2020<\/a><\/strong> with sun all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better the <strong>Average Sea Temperature<\/strong> is around <strong>20\u00b0C<\/strong> making it ideal for a dip in the sea on Christmas Day or throughout all of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/fuerteventura\/averages\/december\/\">December<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different to the other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/country\/canary-islands\/\">Canary Islands<\/a><\/strong>, Fuerteventura only has 3 days of rain throughout all of December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Flight Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average flight time from <strong>London (LGW)<\/strong> to <strong>Fuerteventura (FUE)<\/strong> is a duration of <strong>4h 15m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to visit in Fuerteventura in December:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year theres a Christmas market organised in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/corralejo\/forecast\/\">Corralejo<\/a><\/strong>, here you can find stalls selling <strong>decorations,<\/strong> <strong>artisanal products<\/strong>, aswell as after <strong>arts and crafts for children<\/strong>,  <strong>2021 is due to be announced in the later months of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/exploring-fuerteventura\/\">Exploring Fuerteventura \ud83c\udfd6\ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83e\udd3f<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>Punta Cana<\/strong><\/span> \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-1024x518.png\" alt=\"Punta Cana in Dominican Republic beaches and jungle\" class=\"wp-image-4896\" width=\"1096\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-1024x518.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-1536x778.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-2048x1037.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-696x352.png 696w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-1068x541.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-830x420.png 830w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.53.16-1920x972.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Punta Cana in Dominican Republic beaches and jungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Punta Cana Weather Lowdown <strong>December<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different to the Canary Islands, The Caribbean Island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/punta_cana\/forecast\/\"><strong>Punta Cana<\/strong><\/a> has a very different climate, with an average temperature of <strong>25\u00b0C<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/punta_cana\/averages\/december\/\">December<\/a><\/strong>. The <strong>highest temperatures<\/strong> in Punta Cana reach <strong>29\u00b0C<\/strong> and the <strong>lowest reaching<\/strong> <strong>22\u00b0C<\/strong>, this is an ideal location for sun worshippers wanting winter sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Punta Cana offers <strong>eight hours of Sunshine every day throughout the month of December<\/strong>, this is plenty of time for you to explore the resort and catch a tan by the pool or beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waking up, opening your pressies and heading down to the beach on Christmas Day is ideal in Punta Cana, with previous temperatures showing an average of <strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/punta_cana\/december\/2019\/#calendar\">2019<\/a> <\/strong>&amp; <strong>26\u00b0C<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/punta_cana\/december\/2020\/#calendar\">2020<\/a><\/strong> with an <strong>Average Sea Temperatures<\/strong> of <strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong>! What more could you ask for! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Punta Cana has an average of <strong>7 rain days throughout all of December<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Flight Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average flight time from <strong>London (LGW)<\/strong> to <strong>Punta Cana (PUJ)<\/strong> is a duration of <strong>9h 15m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to visit in Punta Cana in December:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between <strong>December 24<sup>t<\/sup><\/strong><sup><strong>h<\/strong><\/sup>&nbsp;and <strong>25<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>, the whole of Punta Cana celebrates Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On these days and the weeks leading up to them, the resort is covered in festive decorations and there is a prestigious gala on the evening of the 24<sup>th<\/sup>, with live bands, entertainment, food and drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas Day is mainly a family affair, with many locals hitting the beach after spending the morning at church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/escape-to-punta-cana\/\"><strong>Escape to\u2026Punta Cana For Winter Sun\u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udfdd\ud83c\udf79<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Cape Verde<\/span><\/strong> \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-1024x680.png\" alt=\"Sunset over the beach, boavista\" class=\"wp-image-4890\" width=\"1095\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-696x462.png 696w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-1068x709.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17-632x420.png 632w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.46.17.png 1686w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sunset over the beach, boavista<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cape Verde Weather Lowdown <strong>December<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cape Verde <\/strong>is one of nine islands found in the Atlantic between Africa and South America. Cape Verde is one of the hotter islands to visit during the December period, with an <strong>average temperature of 25\u00b0C<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Verde can offer <strong>highs of 26\u00b0C<\/strong> and<strong> lows of 20\u00b0C<\/strong> during the month of December also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>6 hours of sunshine per day<\/strong> and <strong>Average Sea Temperatures of 25\u00b0C<\/strong>, taking a dip in the Sea is very pleasant, especially on Christmas Day, in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/cape_verde\/december\/2019\/#calendar\">2019<\/a><\/strong> the average temperature was <strong>24\u00b0C<\/strong> &amp; in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/cape_verde\/december\/2020\/#calendar\">2020<\/a><\/strong> it was <strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will only find <strong>2 days of rain<\/strong> during the month of December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Flight Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average flight time from <strong>London (LGW)<\/strong> to <strong>Cape Verde (SID)<\/strong> is a duration of <strong>5h 50m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to visit in Cape Verde in December:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capeverde.co.uk\/blog\/plan-your-christmas-or-new-year-escape-to-cape-verde-today\"><strong>Christmas celebrations<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;on the beach&nbsp;are a common phenomenon during the festive season and can make for a really novel way to spend Christmas in Cape Verde. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While New Year&#8217;s eve is a rather low key event in the country, some of the more tourist-focused areas do celebrate in style. Praia and Mindelo have fireworks displays, and the resort complexes on the island of Sal throw parties for guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/boa_vista_b\/\">Boa Vista<\/a> <\/strong>is known for its fantastic wildlife \u2013 some of which can only be found in the resort. The small islands that dot the coastline of Boa Vista are the perfect place to watch sea birds nest, whilst the ocean gives you a great opportunity to <strong>sea turtles<\/strong> and other colourful marine life.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/expatscapeverde.com\/Naturalia-EcoTour-Boavista\"><strong>Whale watching<\/strong><\/a> is also very popular, with several companies offering boat trips to see the incredible creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Riviera Maya, Mexico<\/span><\/strong> \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-1024x557.png\" alt=\"Mayan Riviera, famous for its glorious beaches\" class=\"wp-image-4889\" width=\"1096\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-1536x836.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-696x379.png 696w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-1068x581.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39-772x420.png 772w, https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Screenshot-2021-08-12-at-17.43.39.png 1694w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mayan Riviera, famous for its glorious beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Riviera Maya Weather Lowdown <strong>December<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>December is in the dry season and at the end of the hurricane season in Mexico, when the country enjoys lower, more pleasant temperatures than the wet season. During this time of year, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/riviera_maya\/forecast\/\">Riviera Maya<\/a> <\/strong>the resort experiences average temperatures of around <strong>26\u00b0C<\/strong> during <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/riviera_maya\/averages\/december\">December<\/a><\/strong> with an average of 5 rainfall days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riviera Maya highest temperatures in December can rise to <strong>28\u00b0C<\/strong> with lowest temperatures of <strong>22\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 hours of sunshine glistens<\/strong> over Rivera Maya every day in December! Perfect for topping up a tan, ensure to take a dip in the sea to not overheat, Rivera Maya has an <strong>Average Sea Temperatures<\/strong> of <strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So spending <strong>Christmas day on the beach<\/strong> <strong>or<\/strong> <strong>by the pool<\/strong> couldn&#8217;t be more relevent! in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/riviera_maya\/december\/2019\/#calendar\">2019<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/riviera_maya\/december\/2020\/#calendar\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/a> the <strong>average temperature<\/strong> was <strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong> and <strong>sunny all day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Flight Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average flight time from <strong>London (LGW)<\/strong> to <strong>Cancun International Airport (CUN)<\/strong> is a duration of <strong>10h<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to visit in Cape Verde in December:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people <strong>celebrate&nbsp;Christmas <\/strong>and <strong>New Year&#8217;s Eve<\/strong>&nbsp;in <strong>Riviera Maya<\/strong>. At this time of year, almost all hotels, bars and restaurants hold <strong>special dinners to celebrate the events<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Christmas day is usually a quiet time spent with family, the days before are full of <strong>theatrical performances<\/strong>, <strong>music concerts<\/strong> and <strong>festive spirit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to one of the many beaches at the resort on New Year&#8217;s Eve around midnight to watch the incredible firework displays as you ring in the New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in search of a bit of rest and relaxation, you can lounge around on the white sandy beaches whilst the palm trees sway in the background. After you\u2019ve topped up your tan, don your snorkelling gear and enjoy some of the most amazing underwater sights you\u2019ll ever experience on a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cancun-discounts.com\/tours\/riviera-maya\/riviera-maya-snorkeling-tours.htm\"><strong>snorkelling tour<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the many picture-perfect beaches, Riviera Maya also features a wealth of fascinating ruins and other sites that are only a short drive away, including <strong>Cenote Dos Ojos, Aktun Chen, Mayan Ruins of Tulum and Gran Cenote<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Weather Blogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/top-10-weather-facts-tenerife\/\">Top 10 Weather Facts \u2013 Tenerife \u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udf27\ud83c\udf0b<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/escape-to-punta-cana\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2599\"><strong>Escape to\u2026Punta Cana For Winter Sun\u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udfdd\ud83c\udf79<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/exploring-fuerteventura\/\">Exploring Fuerteventura \ud83c\udfd6\ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83e\udd3f<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December is a great time to escape to sunnier climates in order to avoid the harsh British winter that plagues the UK every year. 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