Spain in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Spain in december 2024
In this section, you have access to the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Spain. These datas are statistics for december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Madrid
very bad weather 5.5cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
21%
8%
7%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
26%
10%
6%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
22%
9%
8%
Weather at 3am
43°F
53%
21%
9%
7%
Where to go in Spain in december?
Where to go in Spain in december: destination map
Where to go in each region in december?
| Andalusia (Sevilla, Malaga, Granada...) | 52°F to 63°F | 1 à 5 days | 63°F to 65°F | good weather* |
| Balearic Islands (Minorca, Ibiza, Majorca...) | 61°F to 63°F | 2 à 3 days | 63°F to 65°F | good weather |
| Basque Country (Bilbao, San Sebastian, Zarautz...) | 54°F to 56°F | 8 days | 59°F | bad weather* |
| Canary Islands (Gomera, El Hierro, Gran Canaria...) | 68°F to 70°F | 1 à 2 days | 68°F to 70°F | perfect weather* |
| Catalonia (Barcelona, Salou, Lloret de Mar...) | 40°F to 59°F | 1 à 5 days | 59°F to 61°F | tolerable weather |
| Central of Spain (Madrid, Salamanca, Cáceres...) | 47°F to 59°F | 2 à 8 days | very bad weather* | |
| East Coast of Spain (Valencia, Alicante, Benidorm...) | 59°F to 65°F | 1 à 3 days | 61°F to 63°F | good weather* |
| Galicia (Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña...) | 52°F to 58°F | 8 à 11 days | 59°F to 61°F | tolerable weather* |
| North (Navarre, Aragon, La Rioja) (Zaragoza, Pamplona, Bardenas Reales...) | 40°F to 56°F | 1 à 7 days | very bad weather | |
| Northwest (Cantabria and Asturias) (Santander, Gijon, Llanes...) | 54°F to 58°F | 5 à 9 days | 59°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in Spain in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Spain in december ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
Winter is already present, as the climate throughout December in Spain is under an oceanic and Mediterranean influence - freshness and gentleness replace the harsh climatic conditions of the previous months, except for the localities located towards the interior.
Barcelona and Catalonia in December
The days are cold, with very low morning temperatures and milder days. On the other hand, in Barcelona, the climatic conditions are less severe.
Madrid and Castile in December
As in Catalonia, the weather in Spain throughout December is characterized by the cold. Even if the sun is still present, the wearing of warm clothes is of great importance in order to feel comfortable.
Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria in December
The cool and abundant rains make the climate in Bilbao and Gijón unfavorable. On the other hand, that of Santiago de Compostela is hardly acceptable because of the rain and the fog.
Andalusia and Valencia in December
Only the localities of Malaga and Tarifa will benefit from climatic conditions that are still favorable to the practice of tourist activities.
Climate in Spain in december
Climate in Madrid in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 49°F). The climate is fairly fresh in this city in december, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. With 2.1in over 3 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your trip. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of december is not the best time to go in this city.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||
| Length of day | 09:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Alicante in december
In december, the mean temperature in Alicante is 58°F (maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is quite fresh here in this month, but it is livable when dressing hot. With just 1.6in over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your vacations.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality in Spain.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||
| Length of day | 09:31 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Barcelona in december
In december, the mean temperature in Barcelona is 54°F (maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 50°F). The climate is quite cold in this city in the month of december, but it is bearable by dressing warm. With barely 1.7in over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your journey.
With a correct climate, the month of december is okay (but not good month) for traveling in Barcelona in Spain.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 60°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 09:13 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bilbao in december
In december, the mean temperature in Bilbao is 52°F (maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is quite cool in that area in this month, but it is livable when dressing cosy. With 5.6in over 8 days, you will experience some showers for your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 09:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Granada in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 38°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is fairly cold in this location in this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. With 4.4in over 4 days, you will experience some showers during your journey. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, december is not the best time to go in this city in Spain.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 09:37 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Spain in december
| Madrid in december | very bad weather |
| Alicante in december | good weather |
| Barcelona in december | tolerable weather |
| Bilbao in december | tolerable weather |
| Granada in december | very bad weather |
| Lloret de Mar in december | tolerable weather |
| Malaga in december | good weather |
| Salou in december | tolerable weather |
| Sevilla in december | good weather |
| Valencia in december | tolerable weather |
| Almeria in december | good weather |
| Benidorm in december | good weather |
| Cáceres in december | very bad weather |
| Cartagena in december | good weather |
| Costa Brava in december | tolerable weather |
| Costa del Sol in december | good weather |
| Bardenas Reales in december | very bad weather |
| Gibraltar in december | tolerable weather |
| Gijon in december | tolerable weather |
| A Coruña in december | tolerable weather |
| Llanes in december | bad weather |
Weather data for Spain in december:
Weather data for Spain in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Spain. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Spain can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Spain.