Málaga weather in December (Andalucía, Spain)

Curious about the December weather in Málaga? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Málaga typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Málaga in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 164 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 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 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 Málaga in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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