Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Santiago de Compostela, Spain in December
Weather score7Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 230mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
230mm
Sun
3.1h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
7
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 230mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Santiago de Compostela, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December12°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
December230mm average rain
December is one of Santiago de Compostela'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
December3.1 hours average sun
December is one of Santiago de Compostela'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
December14°C average sea
December is below Santiago de Compostela's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December7 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 August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
