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Gibraltar weather in December (Gibraltar)

How's the weather trend in Gibraltar as December approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Gibraltar usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Gibraltar in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 135 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gibraltar. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gibraltar, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Gibraltar in December

Find out more about the weather in Gibraltar 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?

For visitors traveling to Gibraltar, 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 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
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Gibraltar? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Gibraltar. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.