Marbella weather in December (Andalucía, Spain)

How does the weather in Marbella usually fare in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Marbella typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Marbella in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With about 164 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Marbella, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 164 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Málaga, Spain (39 KM, 24 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.

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?

For visitors traveling to Marbella, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

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 Marbella.

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