Weather in December in Spain
Planning a journey to Spain this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Spain in December?
The weather in Spain in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Burg at 4°C to warm in Llanos de la Concepción at 22°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Llanos de la Concepción and -5°C in Burg.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in La Pared with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Cangas de Morrazo with 226 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 137 hours of sunlight anticipated in Barcelona. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Spain, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Spain's yearly weather, check out our Spain climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Spain?
Barcelona
In December Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Madrid
In December Madrid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Calpe
In December Calpe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Valencia
In December Valencia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Seville
In December Seville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Spain.
Is December the best time to visit Spain?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Barcelona, December may not be the ideal time to visit Spain.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Barcelona. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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