Barcelona weather in December (Catalonia, Spain)

Is December a good time to explore Barcelona weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During December, Barcelona usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Barcelona in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 137 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 Barcelona. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Barcelona climate page with graphs.

 

Barcelona, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 137 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

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 14°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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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