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Altea weather in December (Valencia Community, Spain)

How does the weather in Altea usually fare in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Altea includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Altea in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 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 Altea. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Altea, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Benidorm, Spain (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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.

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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?

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. With a water temperature of around 16°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
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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