Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Spain in December
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
77mm
Sun
4.3h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December13°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December77mm average rain
December is one of Spain's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJune to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.3 hours average sun
December is one of Spain's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December11°C average sea
December is below Spain's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December28 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
