Málaga weather in December (Andalucía, Spain)

Will it be warm or cold in Málaga this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Málaga typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Málaga in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 164 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Málaga, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 164 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Spain in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Málaga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Málaga.

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