Benalmádena weather in December (Andalucía, Spain)

Looking to travel to Benalmádena in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Benalmádena typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Benalmádena in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 Benalmádena. April, 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 Benalmádena climate page with graphs.

 

Benalmádena, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 164 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Málaga, Spain (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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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 Benalmádena in December?

For visitors traveling to Benalmádena, 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

10/10

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