Madrid weather in December (Community of Madrid, Spain)

Planning a trip to Madrid in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Madrid typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Madrid in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 122 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Madrid. April, May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madrid climate page with graphs.

 

Madrid, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 122 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in Spain in December

Find out more about the weather in Spain in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Madrid in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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