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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 moderate, 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 moderate 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 days

For 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.

Where to go in Basque Country in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Basque Country on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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.

San Sebastián
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
97 hours 
184 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
150 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
12°C 
7°C 
90 hours 
145 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in San Sebastián

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.

Bilbao
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
87 hours 
146 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
December December
13°C 
7°C 
78 hours 
115 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
88 hours 
121 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Bilbao

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.

Vitoria-Gasteiz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
87 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
December December
11°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
83 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
88 hours 
87 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Vitoria-Gasteiz

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.

Zarautz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
97 hours 
176 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
December December
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
143 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
12°C 
7°C 
90 hours 
141 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Zarautz

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.

Orio
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
97 hours 
176 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
December December
13°C 
7°C 
80 hours 
143 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
12°C 
6°C 
90 hours 
141 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Orio

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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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