Overview

• Gran Canaria typically reaches about 23°C in December with sea temperatures around 21–22°C, offering Maspalomas dunes, beaches and village charm.
• Dubai usually sits near 25–28°C with water around 24–25°C, combining luxury beach stays with major attractions such as the Burj Khalifa and desert tours.
• Madeira averages roughly 20°C for both air and sea, appealing to hikers with lush mountains, dramatic coastal paths and the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos.
• Tunis stays near 19°C with roughly six hours of daily sunshine, featuring the historic medina and the ruins of Carthage plus direct flights from Germany of about 2.5 hours.
• Antalya offers about five hours of December sun and sea temperatures around 19–20°C, mixing a picturesque old town with sights like the Düden waterfalls and flights of around 3.5 hours from Germany.