Weather in December in Basque Country
Thinking about venturing to Basque Country this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Basque Country in December?
Basque Country is a region in Spain. December in Basque Country generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Labastida at 11°C to mild in Bakio at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Bakio and 2°C in Labastida.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La puebla de Labarca with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in San Sebastián with 150 mm.Average sunshine
San Sebastián experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 80 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Basque Country, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Basque Country's yearly weather, check out our Basque Country climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Basque Country?
San Sebastián
In December San Sebastián generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bilbao
In December Bilbao generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz
In December Vitoria-Gasteiz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Zarautz
In December Zarautz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Orio
In December Orio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Basque Country, in Spain.
Is December the best time to visit Basque Country?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in San Sebastián, December may not be the ideal time to visit Basque Country.
On average, the best time to visit Basque Country is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in San Sebastián. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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